Reports: Patriots signing All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to 1-year deal

The New England Patriots are signing veteran safety Kevin Byard III to a one-year, $9 million contract, according to The Athletic and NFL Network. Byard, 32, is coming off his third first-team All-Pro honor last season with the Chicago Bears.

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