The Kevin Byard era with the Philadelphia Eagles will reportedly be short-lived, as the team is releasing the veteran safety ahead of free agency.
The news comes from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and comes as zero surprise considering Byard’s 2024 cap hit and his lackluster play over 11 games (including playoffs) with Philly.
Byard was dealt to the Eagles right before last year’s trade deadline, which netted the Titans a fifth- and sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, plus fellow safety Terrell Edmunds.
Byard was already having a rough year in coverage in Tennessee, but things got worse with the Eagles, with Byard giving up a completion rate of 75.6% and a passer rating of 103.3.
While the Titans were criticized for the return they got for the franchise great, I think it’s now safe to say Tennessee won the trade. However, nobody should be bragging after Philly fleeced the Titans far more in the A.J. Brown deal.
The Titans could use another safety in 2024, with Amani Hooker being the only surefire starter at the position, but a reunion would heavily depend on what Byard will be looking for in a new contract.
Proverbs 3:5-7 🙏🏾
— Kevin Byard (@KevinByard) March 1, 2024
I would guess that Byard doesn’t end up back in Nashville, but never say never. Now, a look at how Titans Twitter reacted.
Kevin Byard record as an Eagle: 5-6
Kevin Byard record as a Titan: 71-56 pic.twitter.com/Lcb3CJOO7N— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) March 1, 2024
The #Titans won this trade.
Also, yes I would be in for a reunion at a more reasonable price. KB is still a very good player. I expect a ton of 3 safety looks from Wilson and KB could have a role. Not sure he’d want to though. https://t.co/jZxbk79SIK
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) March 1, 2024
Who on earth could've predicted his contract was too expensive (for two teams now)…if only someone in Feb 2023 tried to tell ya https://t.co/xPuDmbr0GY
— Football & Other F Words (@FWordsPod) March 1, 2024
Dear @Titans, please pander to Titans fans and bring Kevin Byard back home.#Titans #TitanUp #Oilers https://t.co/njTMQ4I9VV pic.twitter.com/uXsdV2k1a5
— London Titan 💙🇺🇦 (@LondonTitan) March 1, 2024
Byard looked like he just didn't fit in Philly. And while, to quote Toby Keith, "he's not as good as he once was," for the right price, he could probably still help a #Titans secondary that needs bodies. https://t.co/3br44631Y7
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) March 1, 2024
Ran won the trade lol #titans https://t.co/X8SKL92umn
— Ryan Harris (@ryanharris662) March 1, 2024
Remember all the tweets clowning the #Titans? Saying they got fleeced? https://t.co/arD7ASNtPF
— Tre (@TreJeanNFL) March 1, 2024
But but but I was told Howie Roseman made the Titans his farm team??? https://t.co/oz29qCFIfd
— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) March 1, 2024
His 2024 contract was always going to be an issue. #Titans https://t.co/BInM7UVY2p
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) March 1, 2024
I mean, I'm not even sure that KB's family moved up there yet. #Titans https://t.co/vBBkZlgdUC
— Gentry Estes (@Gentry_Estes) March 1, 2024
Two picks and a player for a half-season rental? https://t.co/bqEXywUJBw pic.twitter.com/l2O5X5FszO
— WhoDat in TN (@WhoDatTN) March 1, 2024
Had Eagles fans in my comments back when the trade happened talking about how their GM fleeced Ran.
Let this be a lesson. Sometimes you just gotta hang in there and let the story play out. #Titans https://t.co/CKm2GOirUB
— Two Tone Talk (@twotone_podcast) March 1, 2024
Wow… just wow https://t.co/VvF51nEiX0
— Titan Anderson Sports🎙 (@TitanAnderson1) March 1, 2024
COME ON BACK KB!!! https://t.co/u44e2YXVaJ pic.twitter.com/vtYg7Q44e3
— Connor Nute (@c_nute15) March 1, 2024
Come back to the Titans please.
One more season! https://t.co/IqK5J2uXJV pic.twitter.com/PNrQ3xml22
— Glenn (@MorrisMethod) March 1, 2024
Come home Kevin. https://t.co/d5ZaQIQBXG pic.twitter.com/VdD8zZ5hCN
— JJ Brown (@realjjbrown) March 1, 2024
