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BREAKING: Eagles release S Kevin Byard & free up $14M in cap space

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles will be releasing veteran Safety Kevin Byard.

Eagles are releasing safety Kevin Byard, per source. Eagles acquired Byard from the Titans last October in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft along with safety Terrell Edmunds. pic.twitter.com/uClJ0gOYCc

Eagles releasing Kevin Byard

The move was widely anticipated for a few reasons. He did have an option year, but was the only player the Eagles could cut before June 1st who would save them substantial money.