Another Shock Exit Rocks 'Chicago P.D.' as Longtime Star Departs Before Season 13

The Chicago P.D. family just got smaller — again.

In a move that’s leaving fans stunned, NBC has confirmed that another main cast member will not return for Season 13. The sudden announcement follows a series of shakeups across the One Chicago universe, raising questions about what’s next for the flagship crime drama.

While the network has yet to release an official statement detailing the reasons for the departure, sources close to production say the exit was “mutual” but “emotionally difficult” for everyone involved. The actor — whose identity is being kept under wraps pending a formal farewell episode — has been with the show for multiple seasons and played a major role in shaping some of its most intense storylines.

“This wasn’t an easy decision,” one insider said. “But it opens the door for big changes in Season 13 — and not everyone’s going to survive the fallout.”

Rumors are already swirling about potential replacements, new arcs for Voight and Upton, and whether this exit signals a major tonal shift for the series.

Fans are heartbroken, with social media flooded with tribute posts and throwback clips. “Another one?!” one fan wrote. “At this point, are we even watching the same show anymore?”

With Season 13 on the horizon, one thing is clear: Chicago P.D. isn’t done keeping us on our toes.