The Eagles are addressing the defensive needs as the trade deadline comes to a close. Per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport via X.com, formerly known as Twitter, the Eagles are trading for Tennessee Titans Safety Kevin Byard.
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The Eagles relinquish the rights of Safety Terrell Edmunds, fifth- and sixth-round draft picks to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for Byard, Rapoport reports.
Byard has been undoubtedbly the Titans best defensive player. Byard, a two-time All-Pro selection, recorded a team high 47 tackles and one fumble recovery in six games played this season.
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Byard, 30 years of age, has accumulated 27 interceptions, four sacks, three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in his eight-year career.
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