Patriots safety Kevin Byard calls trade deadline emotionally draining
The gist
Patriots safety Kevin Byard called the NFL trade deadline emotionally draining for players.
He spoke ahead of the November 10 deadline after New England's blowout loss.
How it unfolded
- 2016 -05Byard began his professional career with the Tennessee Titans.
- 2023The Titans traded Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles; he later moved to the Chicago Bears and then the Patriots via free agency.
- Apr 15, 2026Byard signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.
Key terms
- trade deadline
- A league-set date after which teams may no longer exchange players during a season.
- free agency
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
- pregame huddle
- A team gathering in a tight circle before a game to strategize, motivate, or prepare.
Source: Wikipedia