NFL Player News
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Kevin Byard FS | CHI
Bears' Kevin Byard: Strong season at safety
Byard recorded eight tackles (two solo) and an interception in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Byard finished with 93 tackles and eight passes defended, including seven interceptions, marking his sixth season with at least four interceptions. He consistently posted between five and seven tackles across most outings, maintaining steady weekly value. He is set to hit free agency but remains an excellent IDP option heading into his age-32 season.
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Nahshon Wright CB | CHI
Bears' Nahshon Wright: Emerges as full-time starter
Wright recorded six tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Wright finished with 80 tackles, 11 passes defended, including five interceptions, one touchdown, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries after earning a starting role early in the season. He exceeded expectations following limited usage over his first four NFL seasons and never relinquished his spot. He is set to hit free agency and projects as a highly sought-after IDP entering 2026.
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Jaylon Johnson CB | CHI
Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Limited availability again
Johnson recorded five solo tackles in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Johnson appeared in seven games and totaled 17 tackles, one interception and two passes defended while missing significant time for the fourth time in five seasons. His snap counts were limited for much of the year, and his career interception total sits at eight across six seasons. He is signed through 2027 and remains a low-floor, low-ceiling IDP.
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T.J. Edwards LB | CHI
Bears' T.J. Edwards: Down season concludes
Edwards recorded four tackles (two solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Edwards finished with 67 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, one interception and four additional passes defended across 10 games, easily his lowest per-game output since 2020. Injuries sidelined him on three separate occasions, disrupting his usual high-volume role after multiple seasons with at least 129 tackles. He is signed through 2026 and profiles as a bounce-back IDP candidate if healthier next season.
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Tremaine Edmunds MLB | CHI
Bears' Tremaine Edmunds: High tackle volume persists
Edmunds recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Edmunds finished the season with 112 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, nine passes defended, four of which were interceptions, and a fumble recovery across 13 games, marking the best per-game output of his career. He has now posted between 102 and 121 tackles in every season of his career, underscoring his consistency. He is under contract through 2026 and remains a dependable high-floor IDP.
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Austin Booker DE | CHI
Bears' Austin Booker: Quiet finale caps breakout
Booker recorded three tackles in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Booker finished with 35 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble across 10 games after missing the first eight contests with a knee injury. He routinely played over 80 percent of the snaps and took a major step forward after recording just 1.5 sacks as a rookie in 2024. He is under contract through 2027 and profiles as a rising IDP asset if his health holds.
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Montez Sweat DE | CHI
Bears' Montez Sweat: Adds to career season
Sweat recorded four tackles, including two solo, and 0.5 sacks in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Sweat finished his seventh NFL season with career highs in sacks (10.0) and tackles (53) while reaching the sack column in eight of his final 12 contests. He also added six passes defended, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, solidifying his profile as a sack-dependent but productive IDP. He is signed with Chicago through 2027 and remains a weekly edge-rusher option.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Bears' Cairo Santos: No opportunities in finale
Santos did not attempt a kick in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Santos provided a stable weekly fantasy floor across the season, scoring fewer than six points in only two games while finishing with a high of 13 points. However, his efficiency continued to trend down after failing to top 84.0 percent accuracy for the second straight year. He is signed with Chicago through 2027 but offers limited upside relative to other fantasy kickers.
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Cole Kmet TE | CHI
Bears' Cole Kmet: Low-volume role continues
Kmet caught two of three targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Kmet finished the regular season with 30 receptions (on 48 targets) for 347 yards and two touchdowns while catching two or fewer passes in all but three games. He was held under 20 receiving yards nine times and frequently operated as a blocker in two-tight-end sets alongside rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland. Kmet is signed with Chicago through 2027 but projects as a low-ceiling fantasy option if his usage remains unchanged.
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Olamide Zaccheaus WR | CHI
Bears' Olamide Zaccheaus: Minimal involvement late
Zaccheaus was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Zaccheaus played only six snaps and closed the season with 39 receptions (on 65 targets) for 313 yards and two touchdowns. He opened the year as the primary slot receiver but failed to record more than two catches in any of his final seven games as Luther Burden's role increased. Zaccheaus is set to hit free agency and profiles as a depth receiver entering 2026.