Report: Eagles releasing former All-Pro S Kevin Byard

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The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing former All-Pro safety Kevin Byard, ESPN reported Friday.

Cutting ties with the 30-year-old veteran will clear about $13.7 million in salary cap space.

The Eagles acquired Byard from Tennessee in October in exchange for safety Terrell Edmunds and fifth- and sixth-round picks in this April's NFL draft.

Byard made 10 starts for Philadel