ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd knew what he wanted to be when he grew up.
He dreamed of being an NFL defensive back just like his father, Gill Byrd, a two-time Pro Bowl selection during a 10-year career with San Diego.
As a youngster, Byrd would audition for the role. He’d put on a Chargers helmet and pretend to be his dad.
Some 20 years later, the Byrd family legacy for producing top-tier defensive backs has entered its second generation.
