Key detail around Eagles' trade for Kevin Byard makes news even sweeter

The Philadelphia Eagles snagged NFL headlines on Monday afternoon. They made a blockbuster deal to acquire All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans. The deal gets even sweeter than the low cost of compensation that Philly sent to Tennessee, too. The Titans paid Kevin Byard $7 million of his $11 million on his deal […]

Adam Holt — NFL News Writer

Oct 23, 2023 5:30 PM EDT

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The Philadelphia Eagles snagged NFL headlines on Monday afternoon. They made a blockbuster deal to acquire All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans.

The deal gets even sweeter than the low cost of compensation that Philly sent to Tennessee, too. The Titans paid Kevin Byard $7 million of his $11 million on his deal for 2023 previously in July.

The #Titans paid Kevin Byard $7 million of his $11M compensation for 2023 in a signing bonus as part of a revised deal back in July. So, not much cash involved in the transaction for the #Eagles, who add a two-time first-team All-Pro.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 23, 2023

Byard is also under contract for 2024. There is an 'out' following this season on his deal – if the Eagles chose to do so after this season. Byard is 30 years old.

Byard's cap hit for the Eagles for the remainder of this season is just under $2.5 million, according to Spotrac.

The star safety joins a banged-up, but talented, secondary in Philly. Darius Slay Jr. and James Bradberry are veteran cornerbacks, while Reed Blankenship has come along strong as a young safety.

Byard adds a big-time talent to the group.