Howie Roseman did it again.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly added to their already stout defense by trading for Titans All-Pro safety Kevin Byard.
The news comes via the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Source: The #Eagles are trading for Kevin Byard
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 23, 2023
The Eagles are sending Tennessee 2024 fourth and fifth-round picks along with DB Terrell Edmunds. Philly is dealing with some injuries on the backend of its defense namely to Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown, so the addition of Byard is a welcome sight.
Byard, an eight-year veteran and two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro, has started every game for the Titans this season and has recorded 47 tackles and a fumble recovery.
The 30-year-old safety also has a favorable contract (two years, $25.1 million) that makes him a nice bargain given the level of play he’s exhibited since coming to the league out of Middle Tennessee State.
Immediately after news of the trade dropped, Eagles star cornerback Darius Slay tweeted: “Just got better let’s work @KevinByard yes sir!!!”