Buffalo Bills’ Stellar Rookie Jairus Byrd Done For Season

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Published: December 24, 2009

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... he leads the NFL in interceptions.

The Bills have struggled to find their way but Byrd has been a bright spot for a defense that has more players on IR than any other.

Byrd was placed on IR Wednesday and is scheduled for surgery on Monday for a torn labrum in his hip, an injury believed to have been caused by overcompensating for his groin coming off of sports hernia surgery in the summer.

Jairus admits he has been hurting during the last eight games and also states that he has been playing at about 70 percent.

If this is Byrd playing at 70 perecnt, we better all get ready for the Byrd to take flight next season as Byrd has 9 interceptions this season, setting the rookie record for a Buffalo Bill.

In a five game stretch this season, Byrd intercepted 8 passes and also had three games with multiple picks. Byrd was a huge reason for Buffalo’s improved pass defense this year.

Byrd left the O...

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