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Bears agree to deal with veteran safety Kevin Byard: source

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Byard was a full-time starter for the Titans and Eagles last season.

The Bears will sign veteran safety Kevin Byard to a two-year, $15 million deal, a source said. He likely will replace longtime starter Eddie Jackson, whom the team released this offseason.

Byard, 30, has been a starting safety for eight seasons and spent last season with the Titans and Eagles. He's a two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection.

The Bears will be looking for a new starting safety going into next season to line up opposite Jaquan Brisker.