Bears lose major locker room leader and All Pro defender to the best possible situation, and it's not entirely Chicago's fault

The Chicago Bears left the writing on the wall that All Pro safety Kevin Byard III would not be back with the team in 2026 after pivoting to former Seattle Seahawks safety and Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant on Monday.

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