Confirmed: This ‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Won’t Return for Season 13 — Here’s What We Know

The Intelligence Unit faces another shake-up as a beloved team member says goodbye.

Chicago P.D. fans, brace yourselves. NBC has officially confirmed that one of the show’s core cast members will not be returning for Season 13 — and the news has already sent shockwaves through the fandom.

According to production insiders, the departure was finalized quietly after contract negotiations fell through earlier this summer. While the network has yet to release a formal statement, sources close to the show confirm that the exit is permanent and storylines are already being reworked to reflect the character’s absence.

Although the identity of the departing star is being kept under wraps for now, speculation is swirling around fan-favorites whose story arcs felt suspiciously wrapped up in the Season 12 finale. Some viewers even noticed that key emotional moments felt like farewell scenes in disguise.

This departure marks another turning point for Chicago P.D., which has already weathered the exits of major players like Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) and Alvin Olinsky (Elias Koteas). As the Intelligence Unit moves forward, fans are left to wonder how the dynamic will shift without yet another familiar face.

Will the writers introduce a fresh character to fill the void? Or are they gearing up for a darker, more volatile chapter? One thing is certain: Season 13 is going to look very different — and we’re not ready.