Titans make Kevin Byard trade official, release statements

Hours after news broke that the Tennessee Titans were trading safety Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a player and two picks, the team made the move official.

In the announcement of the trade, the Titans included statements from owner Amy Adams Strunk, head coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Ran Carthon. Tennessee also thanked Byard in a social media post.

Adams Strunk:

“I want to thank Kevin and Clarke for what they have meant to the Titans family and our community. Kevin has been a model of leadership on and off the field, always setting such a wonderful example for teammates and others to follow. His phenomenal play and tireless charitable efforts have earned him a special and lasting place in our hearts. Kevin will always be a Titan, and we wish him well this year and in the years to come.”

Vrabel:

“I want to thank Kevin for what he means to me personally and to this team. When I arrived, he helped carry a new message into the locker room and establish the mindset and work ethic we were trying to instill throughout the team. His play on the field speaks for itself. An intelligent and athletic player, he has led the secondary and helped us win a lot of games. Kevin and Clarke and the kids mean a great deal to me, and I wish them success in all that is in front of them.”

Thank you for over 7 years of dedication to our franchise and community, Mr. Mayor pic.twitter.com/kP8yPKvGEP

— Titans (Oilers Version) (@Titans) October 24, 2023

Carthon:

“I haven’t known Kevin long, but I have gained a great deal of respect for him as a player and as a person. I want to thank him for his professionalism both on and off the field and what he gave to this team on a daily basis. He is the definition of a pro’s pro. I wish him all the best.”

Byard released his own statement prior to that and thanked everyone from the owner to the workers inside the building. You can check that out right here.