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Tracking the Bears’ comings and goings in free agency, which started with the opening of the legal tampering period and extends through the start of the league year Wednesday:
March 10
The Bears agreed to a two-year deal with veteran safety Kevin Byard, a source confirmed. He'll take the place of Eddie Jackson, who was released last month.
March 8
The Bears agreed to re-sign snapper Patrick Scales to a one-year contact, his agent wrote on social media.