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Jairus Byrd | Defensive Back

Team: Buffalo Bills
Age / DOB:  (26) / 10/7/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 203
College: Oregon
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Sources tell CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora there hasn't been "any real movement" in long-term talks between the Bills and unsigned franchise player Jairus Byrd.
Byrd has made it clear he won't be taking a hometown discount by skipping the Bills' entire offseason program. The sides are believed to be $2 million apart annually, a sizable sum. They have until July 15 to reach a long-term agreement. Aside from avoiding injury, Byrd would have nothing to gain by holding out of training camp. Jun 18 - 1:37 PM
Source: CBSSports.com

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Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Bills unsigned franchise player Jairus Byrd will not report to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.

Byrd isn't obligated to attend because he hasn't signed his franchise tender yet, and isn't under contract. In early May, Bills radio announcer Mark Kelso reported the sides were roughly $2 million apart in long-term contract talks. It's unclear if Byrd would report to training camp without a pricey extension.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jun 10 - 1:22 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

According to radio announcer Mark Kelso, the Bills and unsigned franchise player FS Jairus Byrd are $2 million per year apart in long-term talks.

Kelso is a former Bills safety, and current color analyst on the team's radio broadcast. According to Kelso, the Bills are offering $7 million, but Byrd is seeking $9 million. It's a monstrous gap, and one the sides are likely to have trouble bridging before the July 15 deadline to sign franchise players to long-term deals. Aside from avoiding injury, Byrd will have nothing to gain from holding out once July 15 comes and goes.
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo
May 10 - 1:13 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Negotiations between the Bills and franchise player FS Jairus Byrd are reportedly "nowhere."

Byrd is not attending voluntary workouts as he angles for a long-term contract. If he insists on getting something around the five-year, $41.25 million deal Dashon Goldson got, he might be waiting a while. The two sides do have plenty of time, as the deadline to come to terms is July 15. After that, Byrd will be forced to play for his $6.9 million tender. For what it's worth, the Bills used two third-day picks on safeties in Nevada's Duke Williams and Clemson's Jonathan Meeks.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 27 - 7:54 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Franchise player Jairus Byrd didn't report for the start of Bills' voluntary workouts Tuesday.

He was the only player missing. Byrd will likely be absent from all Bills' offseason activities until he signs his $6.9 million tender or a long-term deal. The sides have until July 15 to hammer out a multi-year extension. It's possible Byrd could skip part of training camp absent a long-term pact, but unlikely. Aside from avoiding injury, he'd have nothing to gain.
Source: Tim Graham on Twitter
Apr 16 - 1:09 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

According to the Buffalo News, long-term talks between the Bills and franchise player Jairus Byrd are in their "nascent stages."

Byrd isn't expected to report when the Bills' offseason program begins on Tuesday, and will likely skip June's mandatory minicamp. Dashon Goldson's five-year, $41.25 million deal is considered a benchmark in talks, but the Bills may be content to let Byrd play for his $6.9 million tender. The sides have until July 15 to reach a long-term agreement. Byrd is coming off his second Pro Bowl appearance.
Source: Buffalo News
Apr 15 - 8:27 AM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Franchise player Jairus Byrd is not expected to show when the Bills open their offseason conditioning program on Tuesday.

Byrd hasn't signed his one-year, $6.9 million tender and would not be protected against an injury suffered at the club facility. So it makes all the sense in the world for him to stay away. Byrd is likely seeking Dashon Goldson money (five years, $41.25M). The sides have until July 15 to hammer out an accord.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 14 - 10:37 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

BuffaloBills.com expects franchise player Jairus Byrd to push for a long-term deal averaging at least $8 million annually.

Beat writer Chris Brown cites Eric Weddle's five-year, $40 million contract with a $13 million signing bonus as Byrd's target deal. Byrd was franchised last week, and the two sides will have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal once Byrd signs the tender. Byrd is arguably the top free safety in the league.
Source: buffalobills.com
Mar 10 - 2:05 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Bills FS Jairus Byrd's franchise tag is non-exclusive.

This means other NFL clubs could try signing Byrd to an offer sheet. Buffalo has the right to match any offer, but would be awarded two first-round picks if they chose not to. The chances any team is willing to part with two first-rounders in exchange for a safety are nonexistent. Byrd will remain a Bill.
Source: buffalobills.com
Mar 2 - 9:55 AM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Bills assigned the franchise tag to FS Jairus Byrd.

Team president Russ Brandon stated the Bills would only use the tag as a last resort, so the sides must be far apart in long-term talks. The tag will guarantee Byrd $6.9 million for 2013 once he signs on the dotted line. The sides have until mid-July to hammer out a multi-year pact. One of the league's preeminent ballhawks, keeping Byrd was a no-brainer for the Bills.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 1 - 12:25 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Team president Russ Brandon said the Bills will use the franchise tag as a last resort only.

The Bills aren't going to let free agent Jairus Byrd get away. He's emerged as perhaps the best free safety in the league and they already released veteran CB Terrence McGee. Tagging Byrd would cost the Bills $6.798 million.
Source: Tim Graham on Twitter
Feb 21 - 10:25 AM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

The Bills and free agent FS Jairus Byrd plan to open long-term contract talks within the next week at the NFL Scouting Combine.

The Combine is an annual meeting place for GMs and player agents. According to a person familiar with the situation, Byrd and Buffalo have not yet started negotiations, and this will be the first time the two sides meet to have a formal discussion. Byrd has been to two Pro Bowls, and he will certainly be back in Buffalo in 2013, whether it's with a new deal or under the franchise tag.
Source: Associated Press
Feb 18 - 9:32 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Chris Brown of BuffaloBills.com "gets the sense" that free agent FS Jairus Byrd hopes to test the open market this offseason.

If so, the Bills would have a no-brainer decision when it comes to the franchise tag for Byrd. The safety franchise number is just $6.4 million. Byrd has arguably emerged as the best safety in football and is only 26 years old. He is a big-time playmaker in coverage and possesses elite centerfield range.
Source: buffalobills.com
Jan 4 - 4:03 PM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

The Bills have reportedly opened preliminary contract negotiations with impending free agent FS Jairus Byrd.

No signing is imminent. GM Buddy Nix made a new contract for Byrd a priority last offseason, but this is the first report we've seen that talks are ongoing. Byrd was defensive MVP last year, and leads the team in interceptions (four)and forced fumbles (three) while ranking third with 56 tackles this season. Pro Football Focus ranks Byrd second behind only Eric Weddle among free safeties through 11 games.
Source: ESPN.com
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 11:13:00 AM
Jairus Byrd - DB - Bills

Jairus Byrd sustained a chest injury in Sunday's Week 5 loss to the 49ers.

Byrd came into this game nursing a hip injury and now is dealing with a new issue. Results of his Sunday night X-rays are unknown. "Byrd got hit in the chest and they we're evaluating him," said coach Chan Gailey.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Mon, Oct 8, 2012 09:54:00 AM

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