The Chicago Bears signed veteran All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to replace Eddie Jackson in their secondary.
The Chicago Bears continue to top the NFL News page this offseason. Who the Bears will take with the first overall pick remains a main concern for all, but that can wait. The newest addition to the news cycle is the signing of All-Pro safety Kevin Byard.
Breaking: I’m told free agent S Kevin Byard is going to the #Bears on a 2-year deal, per source. pic.twitter.com/LkcLoOdU5p
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 10, 2024
Kevin Byard spent most of his career with the Tennessee Titans, but he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles to help them in their push to return to the Super Bowl. The Eagles fell very short of that goal and decided to part ways with him.
After a visit to Chicago, Kevin Byard decided to sign a deal with the historic NFC North team.
🐻⬇️
— Kevin Byard (@KevinByard) March 10, 2024
Chicago Bears Media Reacts
Positivity is in the air for the Chicago Bears after this signing. Many Chicago media members gave glowing reviews of the addition in the Bears defensive backfield.
Patrick Finley, Chicago Sun-Times, wrote about the difference Kevin Byard should make to Eddie Jackson.
Comparing @PFF scores for Kevin Byard vs. Eddie Jackson pic.twitter.com/zJbOfRRPmN
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) March 10, 2024
Clay Harbor, the 9-year NFL Veteran, spoke about the improvements that should be expected with the Byard deal.
The Bears got Kevin Byard who I personally think is BETTER than Eddie Jackson for 2 years at $15 million.
Eddie Jackson was due over $18 million for 2024 alone. Solid roster management by Ryan Poles
Getting more for less. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) March 10, 2024
Immediate thoughts on the Kevin Byard signing:
-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— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) March 10, 2024
Chicago Bears Fans React
The Bears fans have much of a say in this as media members do. They never shy away from how they feel. Luckily, this carries the same type of positivity as the media.
Barstool Chicago seems very excited for Kevin Byard to join the Chicago Bears.
Kevin Byard is a Bear.
The Monsters of the Midway are BACK pic.twitter.com/NcdQ0JC2mD
— Barstool Chicago (@barstoolchicago) March 10, 2024
Dave from BFR and SportsMockery (half fan, half media) is very excited.
love love love the contract
— Dave (@dave_bfr) March 10, 2024
Bears Fans react to Kevin Byard’s Post
Zito, from Pat McAfee Show, avid Bears fan, is pumped.
— Lord Zito (@VivalaZito) March 10, 2024
We are so back. LFGGGG 😎🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NHihRsxp5l
— Jaguars Script Writer (@PremierNasir904) March 10, 2024
CHICAGO IS A NO FLY ZONE 💯💯💯
— Jake Knows Ball 🐻⬇️ (@DaBears_26) March 10, 2024
Welcome to the Chi! Best DB group in the NFL loading pic.twitter.com/tWVXjwExCb
— 👀🔴 Chi 🆙 🐻⬇️ (@SoldierF1elds) March 10, 2024
Veteran Safety Deal
The deal that Kevin Byard is expected to ink will be about $15 million for two years. Eddie Jackson was owed 18 million in 2024. Kevin Byard looks better statistically and is a bargain compared to Jackson. It seems that the Chicago Bears made the right choice.
Byard seems excited about the deal.
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