Jairus Byrd

Saints part ways with Jairus Byrd

The New Orleans Saints released defensive back Jairus Byrd.

What It Means:

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the move will become official on March 9, the first day of the new league year. The Saints made Byrd the highest-paid safety in the NFL with a massive deal in 2014, but between injuries and poor play, he never lived up to the billing. The veteran defensive back turns 31 in October.

The Saints finished third-worst in the NFL last season in schedule-adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points allowed per play.