Getty CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 04: Kevin Byard III #31 of the Chicago Bears in action against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on January 04, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots didn’t need long to identify a new veteran addition as a locker-room leader.
New England announced six captains for the 2026 season on Tuesday, and safety Kevin Byard was among them after joining the Patriots in free agency in March. The 32-year-old responded to the honor with a concise message to his new teammates and fan
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