The Buffalo Bills today announced that Gill Byrd will join the coaching staff as the defensive backs coach. The team also announced that Bobby Babich will serve as the assistant defensive backs coach.
Byrd will enter his 13th season as an NFL coach in 2017. Byrd coached cornerbacks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014-15. He coached for the Chicago Bears from 2006-2012 and started his coaching career with the St. Louis Rams in 2003. Prior to coaching, Byrd enjoyed a 10-year NFL career with the San Diego Chargers from 1983-1992. He was named All-Pro in four seasons (1989-92) and is the Chargers all-time leader in interceptions with 42.