Titans players react to Kevin Byard trade on social media
NASHVILLE — With every trade in professional sports comes an impact on the locker room and morale of a team. When the player traded is the leader, teammate, and friend that Kevin Byard was for the Tennessee Titans, there's no doubt the team is going to feel it. The same way Titans fans are now […]
NASHVILLE — With every trade in professional sports comes an impact on the locker room and morale of a team. When the player traded is the leader, teammate, and friend that Kevin Byard was for the Tennessee Titans, there's no doubt the team is going to feel it.
The same way Titans fans are now forced to come to terms with The Mayor of Murfreesboro being a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Titans players are adjusting to the post-Byard era of Titans football.
Players like Ryan Tannehill, Sean Murphy-Bunting, and Teair Tart all took to social media in response to the news.
Byard also issued a statement on social media to thank the Titans organization and those who have helped him across his eight NFL seasons. Here's what the All-Pro safety wrote:
Before I start this new chapter, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for my journey so far.
I want to thank Jon Robinson for drafting me and believing in me and Amy Adams Strunk for her unwavering dedication to our team.
I was fortunate to have two incredible head coaches in Mike Mularkey and Mike Vrabel. Their leadership helped shape the player and person I am today, and I'll carry those lessons throughout my career.
Thank you to my assistant coaches, strength staff, doctors, trainers, support staff, Titans employees, cafeteria workers, custodians, media and everyone who has helped me along the way. I see y'all putting in work every day, and we couldn't do this without you.
I'm grateful for all of my teammates – my brothers – who had my back, kept me in check and pushed me to be better. It's been an honor to play alongside you these 7+ years.
But the most special thanks go out to Titans fans. You embraced my family and me with open arms from day one, and it's a blessing to be a part of this community. The energy and passion you bring to every game is unmatched. Middle Tennessee truly became our home, and it always will be.
It was a dream come true to be a Tennessee Titan.
Byard now joins familiar faces A.J. Brown, Julio Jones, Zach Cunningham, Marcus Mariota, and Kindle Vildor in Philly.
It may hurt for Titans fans, but it's an excellent opportunity for Byard to play for his hometown team and compete for a Super Bowl. Nashville will always root for The Mayor of Murfreesboro.
The Titans laid the foundation to trade away Kevin Byard months ago
Writing was on the wall for the Titans and Kevin Byard.
