Your social media accounts may break down on you in a second. All over 'X', the platform we formerly referred to as Twitter, 'Fly Eagles Fly' hashtags are popping. You may even notice that Kevin Byard has become a trending topic. Why? The answer is simple. Philadelphia Eagles vice president/general manager Howie Roseman has raided the Tennessee Titans again.
It's hard to avoid looking at the production that Tennessee is getting from their wide receiver corps (or the lack thereof) and then watch A.J. Brown play football without wondering what they're thinking. Some of you need some visual aid. We get it.
Just think about it this way. Let this sink in for a second.
AJ Brown has more receiving yards this season (809) than all the Titans WRs have combined (789).
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) October 23, 2023
Thank you, @Titans. pic.twitter.com/u3Cyz3hBPV
As if that isn't bad enough, or funny enough depending on your paradigm, the Birds and Two-Tone Blue have struck a deal again. Philly lands one of the safeties that we have all prayed they'd make a move for all season. Guess what. Kevin Byard is an Eagle.
Best reactions as the Eagles add safety Kevin Byard to their nest.
It didn't take long for the news of this addition to travel around social media. One of the best in the game at his position switched conferences and landed with one of the best teams in the National Football Conference.
The Eagles have traded Kevin Byard to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for 2024 fifth and sixth-round picks. The Titans also get Terrell Edmunds out of the deal. Is there a fire sale coming in Tennessee? It's safe to say the secret has gotten out!
HOWIE https://t.co/EkDqs35zoL
— Gabriella Galati (@ella_galati) October 23, 2023
The #Titans should probably lose Howie Roseman’s number
— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) October 23, 2023
Based on the cash involved, the compensation, and the return, trading for Kevin Byard is a STEAL for the #Eagles.
— DIE-HARD 🦅 Fans (@Eaglesfans9) October 23, 2023
Fun fact: KB was born in Philadelphia, raised here until he was 14, and later moved to Georgia.
The guy is going to fit in just fine. pic.twitter.com/VslrFaI395
Howie Roseman needs to be investigated https://t.co/Y6bBFzHLGs
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) October 23, 2023
Based on his current contract my guess is #Eagles and Byard view this as they will be together this season and then decide in the offseason about 2024
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) October 23, 2023
I don’t think Byard will play 2024 on his current contract
Hahahahaha. He did it again 🐐🐐🐐 https://t.co/DnXGXjhN65 pic.twitter.com/PQVyUL2FJV
— Tom Kelly (@TommyKelly44) October 23, 2023
Byard too it’s really UP! Lol let’s get it 6-1 🦅
— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) October 24, 2023
Let’s get it!!! Much respect for your game. It’s a blessing to get a chance to share the field with ya!✊🏽 https://t.co/BY31NRZaua
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) October 23, 2023
Byard, a Philly native no less, is a five-foot-11, 212-pound jack of all trades who has seemingly mastered all of them. A two-time First-team All-Pro (2017, 2021), he earned spots on the Pro Bowl roster in each of those seasons. He also tied for the NFL's lead in interceptions in 2017.
He played his college ball at Middle Tennessee (2011–2015). His Number 20 jersey is retired there. Make no mistake. He upgrades the Eagles already impressive secondary simply by showing up.