Damiere Byrd

Houston Texans
Wide Receiver #18

Damiere Byrd News

Texans Sign Damiere Byrd To Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed free-agent veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd to their practice squad on Wednesday. Byrd was released from the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad in late November after playing in just one game for the team in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, when he failed to catch either of his two targets while playing 19 offensive snaps. In 14 games for the Falcons in 2022, he caught 13 of his 23 targets for 268 yards and two touchdowns. The 30-year-old will give the Texans some extra receiver depth for their Divisional Round game this Saturday after they placed Noah Brown (shoulder) on Injured Reserve earlier in the week. Byrd has played in 76 NFL games (28 starts) over eight seasons and has 130 catches for 1,689 yards and seven touchdowns in his career.

Jan 17, 2024 12:31 PM EST

Damiere Byrd Waived By Carolina

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (hamstring) has been waived by the team. The veteran wideout was on injured reserve with a hamstring issue and received an injury settlement. Byrd wasn't a lock to make the Panthers' 53-man roster even when he was healthy but the injury put a major damper on his prospects. He's now free to sign anywhere but the hamstring issue is likely to play a factor on when/where he can sign. The veteran journeyman has totaled 1,689 receiving yards to go along with seven scores across a seven-year NFL career with five different teams.

Aug 25, 2023 6:22 PM EST

Scores two touchdowns in 2022

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

Jan 11, 2023 12:40 PM EST

Catches one of two targets

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

Jan 2, 2023 7:37 AM EST

One catch in loss

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

Dec 5, 2022 8:23 AM EST

Two catches in win

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

Nov 21, 2022 8:00 AM EST

Leads Atlanta in receiving

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

Nov 11, 2022 10:45 AM EST

Fails to secure only target

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

Nov 7, 2022 8:16 AM EST

Back-to-back games with a TD

Byrd caught three of his six targets for 67 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 37-34 overtime win versus the Panthers.

Oct 31, 2022 7:28 AM EST

Catches first pass of season

Byrd caught his only target for 75 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Bengals.

Oct 24, 2022 8:40 AM EST

Healthy scratch again

Byrd (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Sep 25, 2022 12:25 PM EST

Healthy scratch Sunday

Byrd (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Rams, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Sep 18, 2022 11:41 AM EST

Healthy inactive for Week 1

Byrd (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Sep 11, 2022 8:54 AM EST

Moving to Atlanta

The Falcons and Byrd agreed to a one-year contract Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Apr 1, 2022 12:56 PM EST

Six targets in finale

Byrd caught five passes for 47 yards in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 26 receptions for 329 yards and a touchdown.

Jan 9, 2022 5:12 PM EST