After being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, former Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard has bid farewell to the team and its fans via a post on social media.
Byard mentioned everyone from fans, to owner Amy Adams Strunk, to former general manager Jon Robinson, who drafted him in 2016.
The veteran safety also acknowledged several members of the coaching staff, both past and present, and even went as far as to thank the cafeteria workers and custodians.
Before I start this new chapter, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for my journey so far.
I want to thank Jon Robinson for drafting me and believing in me and Amy Adams Strunk for her unwavering dedication to our team.
I was fortunate to have two incredible head coaches in Mike Mularkey and Mike Vrabel. Their leadership helped shape the player and person I am today, and I’ll carry those lessons throughout my career.
Thank you to my assistant coaches, strength staff, doctors, trainers, support staff, Titans employees, cafeteria workers, custodians, media and everyone who has helped me along the way. I see y’all putting in work every day, and we couldn’t do this without you.
I’m grateful for all of my teammates – my brothers – who had my back, kept me in check and pushed me to be better. It’s been an honor to play alongside you these 7+ years.
But the most special thanks go out to Titans fans. You embraced my family and me with open arms from day one, and it’s a blessing to be a part of this community. The energy and passion you bring to every game is unmatched. Middle Tennessee truly became our home, and it always will be.
It was a dream come true to be a Tennessee Titan.
Love, KB
Byard has been the epitome of what teams want in their players and was a class act through and through — and that’s why this trade is bittersweet.
With that being said… @Eagles it’s up!! 🦅🦅 #FlyEaglesFly
— Kevin Byard (@KevinByard) October 23, 2023
Yes, Tennessee needed to make the move and start looking to the future, but in doing so they lose a franchise great who was a leader and role model, both on and off the field.
