American football wide receiver Damiere Byrd currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. After completing his college football career at South Carolina, the Carolina Panthers chose to sign him as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
Byrd has previously played for the New England Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL.
How Tall Is Damiere Byrd?
Damiere Byrd is one of the shortest players on the Falcon. He stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) and has a weight of 175 lb (79 kg).
Damiere Byrd Professional Career
The Carolina Panthers decided to take a chance on Byrd and sign him as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015.
Byrd was signed to the Panthers’ practice squad on September 7, 2015, and he spent the balance of his rookie season there. On September 5, 2015, he was let go by the Panthers, who had previously employed him.
The Panthers relied heavily on Byrd as their primary punt returner heading into the 2018 season.
He participated in eight games before breaking his arm in Week 12 of the season. On November 27, 2018, he was transferred to the injured reserve list.
Byrd joined the New England Patriots on March 23, 2020, after signing a contract with the team for one year.
During the game against the Houston Texans in Week 11, Byrd had six receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown, despite the team’s loss by a score of 27–20.
Byrd joined the Atlanta Falcons on April 1, 2022, after signing a contract with the team for a single season.