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The Tennessee Titans are within the midst of an offseason of change, as new basic supervisor Ran Carthon has already parted methods with a number of notable names reminiscent of left deal with Taylor Lewan and pass-rusher Bud Dupree. Tennessee is just not executed making strikes, nonetheless, and now, all eyes have turned to star security Kevin Byard.
According to ESPN, the Titans approached Byard a few pay minimize, however Tennessee’s chief on protection doesn’t consider his play warrants him taking much less cash. The Middle Tennessee State product has wished to finally retire a Titan, however ESPN stories the 2 sides are at a crossroads. Turron Davenport stories that Byard has not requested his launch.
Byard recorded 108 mixed tackles, six passes defensed and 4 interceptions in 17 video games performed final season. With a protection that has suffered accidents at each place over the previous couple seasons, Byard has by no means missed a recreation in his NFL profession. He was named a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2017 and 2021, and led the NFL in interceptions with eight in his second season again in 2017.
Originally a third-round pick of MTSU in 2016, Byard shortly emerged as a frontrunner for the Titans. Back in 2019, he inked a five-year, $70.5 million deal that included $31 million in ensures. At the time, it made him the highest-paid security within the NFL. Now, his $14.1 million AAV ranks No. 9 amongst safeties, per Over The Cap.
Tennessee at present has $15.47 million in cap area, per Over The Cap. According to Spotrac, Byard carries a $19.62 million cap hit in 2023. That ranks second on the crew behind quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who carries a whopping $36.60 million cap hit this season.
