Somewhat lost in the controversy of the Chicago Bears’ 2024 season was the fact that their running back room kinda stunk. Lead back D’Andre Swift was inconsistent and inefficient, rushing for 959 yards on a career-high 253 attempts for a career-worst average of 3.

Safety Kevin Byard, who signed a two-year, $15 million deal last offseason, was dubbed the team's best free-agent addition. On the season, Byard compiled 130 total tackles, seven passes defended, along with two sacks, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and an interception to showcase all of his play-making abilities as a veteran safety.