Reports: Patriots signing All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to 1-year deal

The New England Patriots are signing veteran safety Kevin Byard III to a one-year, $9 million contract, according to The Athletic and NFL Network.

Byard, 32, is coming off his third first-team All-Pro honor last season with the Chicago Bears. He finished the season, his second with Chicago, with seven interceptions, two more than any other player in the league. He also recorded 93 tackles, eight pass breakups and four tackles for loss.

Byard, who was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by Tennessee...