Byard (back/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The starting free safety was able to log a limited practice Thursday and a full practice Friday in preparation for Sunday's contest. Byard logged 67 defensive snaps in Week 9 against the Bengals, contributing five solo tackles to the Bears' victory. The 32-year-old's stint on the injury report was short, popping up Wednesday and being cleared Friday as he looks to once again be an every-down contributor for the Bears defense.

Byard (back/ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Byard sat out Wednesday's practice entirely, so it's encouraging to see the starting safety now taking limited reps Thursday. If Byard can participate fully on Friday, he'll have a good chance of avoiding an injury designation entirely for Sunday's matchup against the Giants. He's been an every-down contributor on defense through eight regular-season appearances.

Byard (back) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Byard appears to be dealing with an apparent back injury, which he may have suffered in the team's Week 9 win over the Bengals, a game in which he compiled five solo tackles. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Giants.

Byard recorded five tackles, including one for loss, in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Byard continues to play almost every defensive snap and has reached five or more tackles in five of his last six appearances. He's a steady high-floor IDP contributor at safety.

Byard registered six tackles in the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Byard has at least six tackles in four of the last five games to go with four interceptions on the season. The safety remains a high-end IDP.

Byard notched two tackles and intercepted a pass in the Bears' 26-14 win over the Saints on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

This was Byard's first game with fewer than six tackles in four games. However, the veteran has four interceptions in his last four games. As a defensive back, Byard has been an elite IDP.

Byard registered six tackles (three solo) during the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Byard was one of six Bears players to play all 65 defensive snaps, and he finished fourth on the team in tackles. The veteran safety has recorded at least five tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season and has totaled 29 stops (21 solo) and three interceptions to open the year.

Byard picked off two passes while adding seven tackles in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Not only did Byard match his season-high of seven tackles that he posted last week, but the safety now has three interceptions over the last two games. Byard is on fire now, and it may be wise to keep him in IDP lineups until he cools off.

Byard picked off a pass while posting seven tackles in the Bears' 31-14 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Byard has averaged 4.5 tackles over Chicago's first two games before posting a strong performance against Dallas. Last year, the veteran posted at least six stops in all but three games. It's possible that Byard can build on this game and become a higher-floor IDP.

Byard recorded five tackles (five solo) during Monday's 27-24 loss versus the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Byard picked up more or less where he left off last season, putting up good numbers despite a very slow-paced game in Week 1. He and the entire Bears defense project to see a lot of looks against the run when they travel to take on Detroit in Week 2.