The Chicago Bears have a new starting safety in two-time All-Pro Kevin Byard.
Byard and the Bears agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal on Sunday, paving the way for GM Ryan Poles to focus on other positions in free agency once the legal tampering period begins on March 11.
Bears fans are excited about Byard's addition to one of the best young secondaries in the NFL, and they expressed that excitement on X.
Check it out:
Welcome Kev 🐻⬇️🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/WJs9CZju1d
— Cork City Bears Fan (@BearsCork) March 10, 2024
The Bears got Kevin Byard who I personally think is BETTER than Eddie Jackson for 2 years at $15 million.
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) March 10, 2024
Eddie Jackson was due over $18 million for 2024 alone. Solid roster management by Ryan Poles
Getting more for less. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
Bears Secondary Will Be Legit Again This Year 👀🔥🔥
— Sadeek 🪐 (@SadeekNextWave) March 10, 2024
FS Kevin Byard
SS Jaquan Brisker
CB Jaylon Johnson
CB Tyrique Stevenson
Nickel CB Kyler Gordon pic.twitter.com/xeHc6pgH8d
Kevin Byard is a Bear.
— Barstool Chicago (@barstoolchicago) March 10, 2024
The Monsters of the Midway are BACK pic.twitter.com/NcdQ0JC2mD
Immediate thoughts on the Kevin Byard signing:
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) March 10, 2024
-Smart move
-Got their guy
-There was a lot of interest
-Fills a position of need
-Much-needed boost
-Good presence in locker room
-Solid veteran
-Win-win deal
-Lots of internal excitement
-Former standout
-They're in win-now mode
I like the Kevin Byard signing for the #Bears.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 10, 2024
Short-term deal that doesn’t tie him down for a ton of money. Coming off a down year, but his INT/PBU production has been elite most of the last few years.
A vet like him with Jaquan Brisker should be helpful for his development.
2 things Kevin Byard provides that Eddie Jackson does not.
— Harrison Graham (@HGrahamNFL) March 10, 2024
#1: Durability. The guy has literally never missed a game in his career.
#2: Tackling. He’s a better + more willing tackler than BoJack.#Bears pic.twitter.com/Mj5fkUUvDt
Welcome Kev 🐻⬇️🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/WJs9CZju1d
— Cork City Bears Fan (@BearsCork) March 10, 2024