Getty Kevin Byard offered a murky update on his future with the Bears ahead of free agency The Chicago Bears enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2025, thanks in large part to the pairing of head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams . While these guys have deserved their fair share of praise, they weren’t the only guys responsible for the team’s strong season. On defense, perhaps the most important player for Chicago this season was safety Kevin Byard . In his second year with the Bears,