Saints agree with Jairus Byrd

— -- The New Orleans Saints reached agreement with former Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd on a six-year deal.

Byrd received the Bills' franchise tag in 2013 but chose not to sign his franchise tender until the third week of the preseason after he was unable to reach a long-term deal with the Bills.

The team decided not to use the tag again on the safety this offseason.

Byrd, a second-round pick of the Bills in 2009, has been selected to three Pro Bowls. His nine interceptions as a rookie were tied for the most in the NFL that season.

Byrd sat out the first five games of last season due to foot soreness. He finished with 48 tackles and four interceptions.

ESPN.com Bills reporter Mike Rodak contributed to this report.