Bears' Kevin Byard: Logs six tackles in Week 10 victory
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Byard registered six tackles (five solo) during the Bears' 24-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Byard was working through back and ankle injuries during Week 10 prep, but those issues didn't appear to bother him Sunday as he was able to play every single defensive snap. The veteran safety has recorded at least five stops in seven of nine regular-season games and is up to 48 tackles (36 solo) and five pass defenses (four interceptions) on the year.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Good to go
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Byard (back/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The starting free safety was able to log a limited practice Thursday and a full practice Friday in preparation for Sunday's contest. Byard logged 67 defensive snaps in Week 9 against the Bengals, contributing five solo tackles to the Bears' victory. The 32-year-old's stint on the injury report was short, popping up Wednesday and being cleared Friday as he looks to once again be an every-down contributor for the Bears defense.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Upgrades to limited practice
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Byard (back/ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.
Byard sat out Wednesday's practice entirely, so it's encouraging to see the starting safety now taking limited reps Thursday. If Byard can participate fully on Friday, he'll have a good chance of avoiding an injury designation entirely for Sunday's matchup against the Giants. He's been an every-down contributor on defense through eight regular-season appearances.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Misses practice Wednesday
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Byard (back) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
Byard appears to be dealing with an apparent back injury, which he may have suffered in the team's Week 9 win over the Bengals, a game in which he compiled five solo tackles. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Five tackles in road win
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Byard recorded five tackles, including one for loss, in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Byard continues to play almost every defensive snap and has reached five or more tackles in five of his last six appearances. He's a steady high-floor IDP contributor at safety.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Six tackles in defeat
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Byard registered six tackles in the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Byard has at least six tackles in four of the last five games to go with four interceptions on the season. The safety remains a high-end IDP.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Fourth pick of season
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Byard notched two tackles and intercepted a pass in the Bears' 26-14 win over the Saints on Sunday.
This was Byard's first game with fewer than six tackles in four games. However, the veteran has four interceptions in his last four games. As a defensive back, Byard has been an elite IDP.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Six tackles vs. Washington
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Byard registered six tackles (three solo) during the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday.
Byard was one of six Bears players to play all 65 defensive snaps, and he finished fourth on the team in tackles. The veteran safety has recorded at least five tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season and has totaled 29 stops (21 solo) and three interceptions to open the year.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Huge performance in victory
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Byard picked off two passes while adding seven tackles in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Not only did Byard match his season-high of seven tackles that he posted last week, but the safety now has three interceptions over the last two games. Byard is on fire now, and it may be wise to keep him in IDP lineups until he cools off.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Big game in victory
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Byard picked off a pass while posting seven tackles in the Bears' 31-14 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Byard has averaged 4.5 tackles over Chicago's first two games before posting a strong performance against Dallas. Last year, the veteran posted at least six stops in all but three games. It's possible that Byard can build on this game and become a higher-floor IDP.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Makes five solo tackles Monday
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Byard recorded five tackles (five solo) during Monday's 27-24 loss versus the Vikings.
Byard picked up more or less where he left off last season, putting up good numbers despite a very slow-paced game in Week 1. He and the entire Bears defense project to see a lot of looks against the run when they travel to take on Detroit in Week 2.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Remains hot
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Byard tallied 10 tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in the Bears' 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday.
Byard has averaged nine tackles over the last four games after failing to surpass seven tackles in all but one game through Week 9. With a full month of strong tackle totals, the safety has turned into one of the top IDPs at defensive back.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Double-digit tackles in loss
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Byard recorded 11 tackles in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Byard had posted between five and seven stops in each of Chicago's previous six games before his big game against the Patriots. Expect the safety to continue functioning as a high-floor IDP with occasional upside games.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Strong performance in defeat
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Byard tallied eight tackles and a sack in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Byard has recorded between five and eight stops in each of his last six games. The veteran has emerged as a solid-floor IDP option.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Solid in blowout win
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Byard recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 35-16 win against the Jaguars.
Byard's pass breakup probably saved a touchdown, and he now has at least six tackles in each of his last five games. He's on pace for the third 100-tackle season of his career heading into the Bears' bye in Week 7.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Picks off pass
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Byard intercepted a pass and tallied six tackles in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Byard has recorded at least six tackles in each of his last four games, though he's gone over seven stops just once. He remains a high-floor IDP option.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Active versus Rams
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Byard (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Byard was initially listed as questionable to suit up versus Los Angeles, but he's managed to gain clearance for Week 4. The starting safety has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in each of Chicago's first three regular-season contests, recording 19 tackles (12 solo) and one fumble recovery in that span.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Nursing back injury
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Byard (back) did not participate in Thursday's practice session.
Byard was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but he appears to have picked up a back injury. Friday's final report will provide further context regarding his availability for Sunday's game against the Rams. If Byard isn't able to suit up, Jonathan Owens figures to be the next man up as the starting free safety alongside strong safety Jaquan Brisker.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Big game in defeat
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Byard tallied 11 tackles (seven solo) in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Byard tied Tremaine Edmunds for the team lead in tackles against Houston. Over the last four seasons, Byard has posted at least 100 tackles, and this performance puts the safety on pace for that level of production after he recorded just two stops in the season opener.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Byard (undisclosed) was not listed on Chicago's injury report Wednesday.
Byard was forced to miss practices for the first time in his NFL career due to what was diagnosed as a soft-tissue injury in mid-August. He appears to be fully healthy and ready to go for Week 1 against the Titans -- who drafted him in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft -- on Sunday.
