"I just want to be an impact player," Byrd said after Tuesday's practice. "That's what I strive to be, and takeaways are part of that."
"I am glad we did the procedure when we did rather than try to get through the season in a maintenance mode," Payton said. "I know he feels better and yet we still have to be smart. We have a lot of time and a lot of things that we have to do and a lot of things that he has to be able to catch up on."
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Safety Jairus Byrd practiced with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday for the first time since his signing in March.
Byrd spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills, during which he grabbed 22 interceptions and twice led the AFC in that category.
Byrd said it was hard to miss as much on-field work as he did in the offseason, but stressed that he appreciated the value of patient,Cheap Jerseys From China, careful rehabilitation.
Byrd, who was named to the Pro Bowl last season, signed a six-year, $56 million contract with New Orleans this offseason. He'll replace Malcolm Jenkins, who left for Philadelphia in free agency, and the Saints hope Byrd will help New Orleans defense produce more turnovers.
Byrd,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, who had offseason back surgery,Wholesale Jerseys China, has been taken off of the Saints' physically unable to perform list,Cheap Jerseys 2018, allowing him to join practice. He participated in individual drills, something he was unable to do during offseason practices and minicamp.
"Obviously it's been frustrating, but I know it's something that I need to do," Byrd said. "You don't want to rush things and have a setback and that messes things up."
Payton said Byrd also will be in the mix to return punts, something he did regularly in college at Oregon.
The acquisition of Byrd,Authentic NFL Jerseys Wholesale, who was named to the Pro Bowl while with Buffalo last season, was one of New Orleans' most significant moves in free agency. Coach Sean Payton was pleased to see him ready to join practice within the first week of training camp.
