The Buffalo Bills are set to sign veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd, who was recently released by the Washington Commanders. The 31-year-old Byrd first entered the league in 2015 as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers, where both Bills head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane were previously employed.
Byrd played with the Panthers from 2016 to 2018, appearing in 17 games and recording 12 receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. His most notable play was a 103-yard kick return for a touchdown in 2017.
Byrd’s career has included stints with the Arizona Cardinals (2019), New England Patriots (2020), Chicago Bears (2021), and Atlanta Falcons (2022-2023). His standout season came with the Patriots, where he set career highs in targets (77), receptions (47), and receiving yards (604).
Byrd joined the Commanders on May 16 of this year but was released on July 31. The Bills are also reported to have signed quarterback Ben DiNucci, though official announcements and roster adjustments have yet to be made.
Meanwhile, head coach Sean McDermott has disclosed that quarterback Shane Buechele (neck) and wide receiver Bryan Thompson (hamstring) sustained injuries during the team’s preseason opener against the Bears.
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