After three largely underwhelming seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Jairus Byrd will look for a fresh start with the Carolina Panthers after agreeing to a deal with the team Tuesday.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Panthers signed Byrd since starting safety Kurt Coleman is set to miss multiple weeks with a sprained MCL.
Byrd was the most prized free-agent safety on the market in 2014, and many were surprised when the Saints found a way to accommodate his six-year, $54 million deal.
A three-time Pro Bowler, he joined a secondary that allowed the second-fewest passing yards(194.