It’s no secret that Jairus Byrd is playing for a roster spot next year. The Saints inked him to a six-year, $56 million contract in 2014, making him their starting safety through 2019. But after tearing his meniscus four games into his contract, Byrd has never lived up to expectations. He’s never been the ballhawk, turnover machine he was in Buffalo.
But he looks to be turning things around. While he’s still chasing a turnover on his 2016 stat sheet, he’s had a hand in a few. He came down with an interception against the Chargers, but it was called back for an offsides penalty.