DAMIERE BYRD NEWS

Cut loose by Buffalo The Bills released Byrd on Sunday.

Impact After spending most of the 2023 season on the Falcons' practice squad, Byrd signed with the Commanders in May before being released in late July. He managed to catch on with the Bills on Aug. 12, and he caught his lone pass for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers. The 31-year-old wide receiver will now look to catch on with a team in need of veteran wide receiver depth.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster

The Buffalo Bills placed receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve

AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands in Buffalo The Bills signed Byrd to a contract Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Byrd spent most of last season on Atlanta's practice squad, though he got into one game with the Falcons and logged 18 offensive snaps, recording zero catches on two targets. The veteran wideout's best NFL campaign came in 2020 with New England, when he caught 47 passes for 604 yards and a touchdown. Byrd also has experience as a kick and punt returner, though most of his work in that capacity came early in his career. He joins a Buffalo wide-receiver room that looks dramatically different than last season due to the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Washington The Commanders released Byrd on Wednesday.

Impact Byrd agreed to terms with the Commanders in May, but the team has now decided to part ways with the 31-year-old wideout. In a corresponding move, Washington signed WR Byron Pringle.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Houston's practice squad Byrd signed with Houston's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Texans signed Steven Sims from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, and they are bringing in Byrd one day later to fill that vacated spot. Byrd could be elevated for Saturday's divisional round game against the Ravens, as Robert Woods (hip) and John Metchie (foot) were limited participants in practice Tuesday after Noah Brown (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Monday, leaving the Texans thin at wide receiver.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad The Falcons reverted Byrd to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Byrd saw his first action of the season Sunday against Minnesota, getting two targets (neither of which he caught). His elevation ahead of that contest was a result of Drake London being held out due to a groin injury. Though London has a chance to return against Arizona in Week 10, Mack Hollins suffered an ankle injury versus the Vikings that has put his status for this Sunday in doubt. Should London and/or Hollins need to sit out this weekend, Byrd could be called upon again, though his role likely wouldn't be significant enough to warrant fantasy consideration.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 19 offensive snaps in debut Byrd didn't record a catch on two targets during Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Vikings.

Impact With Drake London (groin) sidelined, Byrd was elevated from the practice squad for the first time this year and made his season debut. Both of Byrd's targets were deep shots and one was intercepted. Across 14 appearances last year, Byrd caught 13 of 23 targets for 268 yards (20.6 YPC) and two scores. He'll have a chance to replicate those occasional big-play numbers if London and Mack Hollins (ankle) are sidelined moving forward, but Byrd doesn't need to be on fantasy radars in standard leagues.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons promote Tucker Fisk, Damiere Byrd to game-day roster FLOWERY BRANCH — With wide receiver Drake London (groin) and Keith Smith (concussion) out for the Vikings’ game, the Falcons promoted wide r...

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • AJC.COM

Heads back to Atlanta The Falcons signed Byrd to their practice squad Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Byrd signed with the Panthers this offseason, but he dealt with a hamstring injury that led to his release in late August. He worked out with the Giants on Monday and subsequently agreed to join Atlanta's practice squad Thursday. The 30-year-old wideout spent his 2022 campaign with the Falcons, appearing in 14 games and recording 13 catches for 268 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works out with Giants Byrd worked out with the Giants on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Byrd signed with the Panthers this offseason but was later released from injured reserve with a settlement after he suffered a hamstring injury. If signed, the 30-year-old could add a new element of speed to a Giants offense that has struggled all season.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers place WR Damiere Byrd (hamstring) on IR The Carolina Panthers placed receiver Damiere Byrd on injured reserve Wednesday and filled the roster vacancy with cornerback Collin Duncan.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Panthers WR Damiere Byrd Dealing with a 'Significant' Injury Carolina is down a receiver.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers WR Damiere Byrd Dealing with a 'Significant' Injury Carolina is down a receiver.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Panthers, Damiere Byrd hope second time's the charm in Charlotte for veteran receiver Byrd played for the Panthers for three seasons, then spent three seasons with three different NFL teams before signing a one-year deal to re...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • THESTATE.COM

Damiere Byrd: "Charlotte has always been my home" The now-veteran wide receiver is back in the place his career started, though he and the Panthers are both quite different since he left aft...

APRIL 15, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Carolina Panthers bring back wide receiver Damiere Byrd

The Carolina Panthers have brought back a familiar face, agreeing to terms with free agent receiver Damiere Byrd

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores two touchdowns in 2022 Byrd caught 13 of 23 targets for 268 yards and two touchdowns across 14 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

Impact From Weeks 7 through 11, Byrd caught nine of 14 targets for 229 yards and two touchdowns, displaying major big-play ability. However, he saw two or fewer targets in his other nine appearances and was held without a catch in five of those games. The veteran wideout has played for five different teams in as many campaigns and will be a free agent again this offseason.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one of two targets Byrd caught one of two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Byrd played the third most snaps among Atlanta's wideouts, but he didn't garner his first target until the second half, when he recorded a 12-yard reception on a second-and-10 play in the third quarter. With Desmond Ridder at the helm, Byrd has caught just two of five targets for 27 yards. The veteran wideout secured nine of 14 targets for 229 yards and two touchdown from Week 7 through Week 11, but aside from that five-game stretch, Byrd has been irrelevant in most fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in loss Byrd caught his only target for 12 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss against Pittsburgh.

Impact Byrd's lone catch went for 12 yards on a third-and-20 play in the first quarter. From Week 7 to 11, the wideout caught nine passes for 229 yards and two scores, but in his other five appearances this season, he's secured just one of three targets for 12 yards. Byrd's firmly supplanted behind Drake London and Olamide Zaccheaus on the depth chart and should remain on waivers in standard fantasy leagues.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Byrd gathered in both of his two targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 27-24 win versus Chicago.

Impact Byrd finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Kyle Pitts and has totaled nine receptions on 14 targets for 229 yards and two scores over his last five games. The veteran wideout has emerged as a quality option for Marcus Mariota during the middle of the season, but his inconsistent production makes him a risky fantasy play moving forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Atlanta in receiving Byrd secured three of four targets for 58 yards in Thursday's 25-15 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Byrd's modest production Thursday was a bounce-back performance after going catchless in Week 9. With that said, the veteran wideout has totaled just seven grabs for 200 yards and two touchdowns through seven games played. As the Falcons' No. 3 wideout in a struggling passing attack, Byrd is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. The 29-year-old will look to take a step forward when the Falcons host the Bears in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariota's third-down fling from the pocket locates Byrd for 19 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota completes a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Damiere Byrd.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Fails to secure only target Byrd failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Byrd played 29 offensive snaps, which was third most among Atlanta's wideouts behind Drake London (46) and Olamide Zaccheaus (43). However, Byrd, who'd caught four of seven passes for 142 yards and two scores over his past two appearances, was held in check against the Chargers. The veteran has emerged as a big-play wideout for Marcus Mariota recently, but Byrd's production will likely be sporadic moving forward.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First-place Falcons hope to keep running against Chargers

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL's biggest surprises in the first half of the season

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons' Damiere Byrd providing passing game with a spark Falcons wide receiver Damiere Byrd has provided a much-needed spark to the NFL’s 29th-ranked passing attack.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • AJC.COM