 Byers was once again on the move, as on February 28, 2011, Byers and Rostislav Klesla were traded from the Blue Jackets to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Scottie Upshall and Sami Lepistö.As a result of the mid-season trades, Byers was able to set an AHL record for most games played in a season, with 84.But, on July 11, 2011, he was signed to go back to the Jackets.