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Daniel Kyri Is Returning to ‘Chicago Fire’ After Shocking Exit

Daniel Kyri, actor, will return for a limited time as Darren Ritter in Chicago Fire Season 14, premiering Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Departing as regulars, Jake Lockett and Daniel Kyri will not return for Season 14, believed to be part of efforts to trim Chicago Fire’s budget including waived 5% raises.
On set imagery showed Kyri alongside veteran cast members, including David Eigenberg, Christian Stolte, Miranda Rae Mayo and Brandon Larracuente, as showrunner Andrew Newman previewed CFD shake-ups.
NBC renewed Chicago Fire for Season 14 this May and ordered a 21-episode run, one fewer than last season.
Despite cast turnover, the One Chicago franchise remains one of NBC’s top-performing brands on linear and streaming platforms, driven by ongoing contract negotiations.

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