Torn Meniscus Ends Jairus Byrd S First Season With Saints
Jairus Byrd’s season is over after the safety suffered a torn lateral meniscus during practice Thursday, coach Sean Payton announced. The 28-year-old, who signed a six-year deal to come to New Orleans in the offseason, is placed on injured reserve. Rafael Bush will replace Byrd on a defense that allows 272.5 passing yards per game, the fifth worst in the NFL. Byrd, though, has struggled this year and has been part of the problem....