Jarius Byrd will be out for the remainder of the 2014 season with a torn meniscus.

Byrd sustained the injury during Thursday's practice.

The New Orleans Saints signed Byrd this offseason on a six-year, $54 million deal.

"You know, it's terrible for the young man. He worked so hard, and he's getting ready to play a big game against his father (Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerbacks coach Gill Byrd). That's tough," Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said. "But for us, in football, it's the tough part of this business. Guys get injured, and you have to step up and move on. And that's what we've done. He's loved by his teammates and his coaches. ... But we'll be ready to go."