Kevin Byard Wants to Remain With Bears After All-Pro, Pro Bowl Season

The veteran safety says Chicago feels right, and praises the Bears’ culture, leadership, and belief that they’re built to win.

Kevin Byard III #31 of the Chicago Bears walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Jan. 10, 2026. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard wants to stay in the Windy City.

Byard had a career year with the Bears, leading the league in interceptions with 7 and earning First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections for the third time in his 10-year career; he was also one of the leaders of a Bears team that advanced to the Divisional Round of the playoffs just one year after going 5–12.