Eagles helmetTEMPE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 09: A detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet lays on the field in a practice session prior to Super Bowl LVII at Arizona Cardinals Training Center on February 09, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to release one of their defensive stars following a poor spell in their uniform.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Eagles are set to cut Kevin Byard this month, having acquired him from the Tennesee Titans via trade last season. The move saw safety Terrell Edmunds go the other way, with Philly also giving Tennessee a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-round pick in exchange.

Byard, a two-time All-Pro,  made 75 tackles, one interception, and defended three passes in 10 games with the Eagles.

His release will clear over $13 million from the team’s salary cap.

While Byard’s acquisition was expected to be the move that handed the Eagles that edge in their secondary, it didn’t quite work out and it appears Howie Roseman isn’t willing to give the player another opportunity to prove himself.