The Eagles have Super Bowl aspirations and with the safety position deal with multiple injuries, GM Howie Roseman went out and acquired a ball-hawk with Pro Bowl credential.
According to multiple media outlets, Philadelphia acquired safety Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans for two 2024 late round picks and safety Terrell Edmunds.
Byard is versatile and has been one of the NFL’s true tough guys since entering the league, playing in every game since being drafted and not missing a start since Week 10 of his rookie year.
Byard’s made at least one solo tackle in 116 of the 120 regular season games he’s played in a Titans uniform and made 44 tackles with an interception and two pass breakups in seven playoff games.
With Byard likely to arrive late Monday night or Tuesday morning, here’s the national reaction to the blockbuster addition.
Bill Barnwell
If you're the Titans and you see a 215 number calling why are you even picking up https://t.co/jRbFMg2tlL
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 23, 2023
Around The NFL
Kevin Byard following A.J. Brown from Tennessee to Philadelphia via tradehttps://t.co/AhV5vvJefZ pic.twitter.com/uRIGAtj5F4
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 23, 2023
Jeff Kerr
Most INT in #NFL — since 2016
Xavien Howard — 29
Justin Simmons — 28
Kevin Byard — 27#Eagles— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) October 23, 2023
Matt Lombardo
Reached out to an #NFL Scouting Director to get his thoughts on Byard joining the #Eagles. It sounds like Howie Roseman struck gold.
"Excellent fit. Smart, instinctive. Very good all around player. Ball skills from deep middle, and also play the run. Perfect for Eagles." pic.twitter.com/fpqNwUTuXC
— Matt Lombardo 🏈 (@MattLombardoNFL) October 23, 2023
SportsRadio WIP
Kevin Byard has 27 career INTs. He had an 8 INT season in 2017. pic.twitter.com/4QgZo2uJ5m
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) October 23, 2023
Brandon Lee Gowton
Kevin Byard hasn’t missed a game in 7 seasons plus six games and counting.
Eagles got a very safety who’s been very durable (and benefits from having two bye weeks this year):https://t.co/UiFYU7ua6U
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) October 23, 2023
Turron Davenport
Over the last 3 seasons, Kevin Byard has allowed a passer rating of 67.8 as the nearest defender in coverage, 3rd-lowest in the NFL among defensive backs (min. 100 targets). #Titans #Eagles
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) October 23, 2023
Kevin Byard
Kevin Byard has 27 interceptions since entering the NFL in 2016, the 3rd most in the NFL in that time after Xavien Howard (29) and Justin Simmons (28). Byard also never missed a game during his 8-year run with the #Titans. #Eagles
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) October 23, 2023
NFL
The newest Eagle @KevinByard has at least 4 INTs in 5 of the last 6 seasons 😱 pic.twitter.com/GzxixqsKVE
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2023
Crossing Broad
Eagles Trade for Philly Native Kevin Byard https://t.co/ImBzBOZsZ6
— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) October 23, 2023
Josh Tolentino
Kevin Byard has started 104 consecutive games dating back to 2017. He has 27 career interceptions. Durable playmaker. Dynamic addition.
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) October 23, 2023
Ari Meirov
New #Eagles S Kevin Byard in his career against the NFC East:
– Against the #Cowboys: 7 solo tackles, 4 assists and 3 interceptions in 2 games.
– Against the #Giants: 12 solo tackles, 5 assists, 1.0 sack and 1 interception in 2 games .
– Against the #Commanders: 12 solo… https://t.co/WxjgY8rm7r pic.twitter.com/CqSKISYRa2
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 23, 2023
PFF Brad
Byard owed $2.44M in salary rest of season, Terrell Edmunds owed $1.05M (including per game roster bonuses)
So Eagles add about $1.4M to their 2023 cap https://t.co/Kbnyi4QFBR
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) October 23, 2023
PFF
The new-look Eagles defense 🦅 pic.twitter.com/8sJBBQEmDx
— PFF (@PFF) October 23, 2023
