The leader of the Chicago Bears’ defense last season is packing up his bags and heading northeast to team up with one of his former head coaches. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the New England Patriots are signing safety Kevin Byard to a 1-year,

The New England Patriots have been busy during the early stages of NFL free agency, primarily acquiring new pieces to support young star quarterback Drake Maye. Now, the Patriots are hoping to create more turnovers with a key addition to the secondary.

The New England Patriots are bolstering their defensive backfield by adding a three-time All Pro safety to the Foxborough fold. The Patriots, per NFL Network's

It’s telling that some of the 49ers’ free agents, like Jauan Jennings and Brian Robinson Jr., haven’t inked deals yet. Those are the kinds of players that usually sign on Wednesday or Thursday after the first initial wave has passed.