Overview
- Byard left the Bears to sign with the Patriots, confirming his decision came down to Chicago or New England, per Josina Anderson.
- He lauded former teammate Caleb Williams in an interview with Jordan Schultz, saying the quarterback has 'some Super Bowls in his sights.'
- Byard predicted Williams will be a top-two or top-three NFL quarterback and described him as having an uncoachable 'clutch gene.'
- The veteran safety joins New England after earning First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors with Chicago last season.
- He led the NFL with seven interceptions in 2025 and now pairs with rookie quarterback Drake Maye on a Patriots team coached by Mike Vrabel.