Birds agree to acquire All-Ace safety Kevin Byard from Titans
The Philadelphia Birds made a major move to shore up their option player, acquiring All-Ace tight end Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for safety Terrell Edmunds and fifth- and sixth-round picks in the 2024 draft. Byard is a two-time All-Star wellness cross and one of the most stunning defensive backs in the NFL. He's a ballhawk who has 27 sacks in his career and remembers four in each of the last two seasons. Byard is also a strong tackler and run guard, making him an absolute safety. After losing Marcus Epps and C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency, the Birds needed welfare help. They relied on young players like Edmunds and Reed Blankenship, but Byard gave them a proven veteran starter. The Byard should be a significant upgrade to the optional Birds. It is a flexible comfo...