NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DAMIERE BYRD
Falcons WR Damiere Byrd Capitalizing on Opportunities After Slow Start After being inactive for the first three weeks and seeing just two targets through six contests, Atlanta Falcons veteran receiver Damiere By...
Mariota doing just enough to keep Falcons in first place
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota just wanted another chance to pull out a victory after he threw an interception on the first possession of overtimeOCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back-to-back games with TD Byrd caught three of six targets for 67 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 37-34 overtime win versus the Panthers.
Impact Byrd finished second on the team in targets behind Kyle Pitts, but the former's go-ahead 47-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter accounted for the majority of his production. It was the second straight game that Byrd used his speed to create a big-play score. He has now totaled 142 yards and two scores across Atlanta's past two games after failing to catch either of his targets over his three previous appearances. Byrd's current pace is likely unsustainable, but he figures to continue garnering looks as long as he's able to make big plays after the catch.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moore, Piñeiro blame themselves for Carolina's OT loss
DOCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Damiere Byrd's 47-yard TD puts Falcons on top with 2:14 remaining Wide receiver Damiere Byrd's 47-yard touchdown puts the Atlanta Falcons on top with 2:14 remaining.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Mariota's scrambling jump pass perfectly strikes Byrd for first down Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota's scrambling jump pass perfectly strikes wide receiver Damiere Byrd for first down.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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.
Impact After being a healthy inactive for the first three games of the season, Byrd has appeared in four straight contests and garnered just one target in three of those appearances. However, he made the most of his only target against Cincinnati by burning the Bengals secondary for a 75-yard touchdown at the end of the second quarter, marking his first reception and touchdown of the 2022 campaign.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons fail to build off win or take command of division
Marcus Mariota and the Falcons couldn’t keep up with Joe Burrow and the Bengals, and Atlanta’s 35-17 loss erased the momentum it gained from last week’s win over San FranciscoOCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burrow, Bengals strike fast, blow by Falcons 35-17
The Cincinnati Bengals scored on their first four possessions and rolled to a 35-17 win over the Atlanta FalconsOCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Damiere Byrd, Marcus Mariota Connect on 75-Yard Falcons Touchdown The first catch for Damiere Byrd this season went for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Healthy scratch again Byrd (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Byrd has been a healthy scratch each of the first three weeks of the season. The veteran receiver may need an injury to open up the chance of him playing in Week 4 against the Browns.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Sunday Byrd (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Rams, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Byrd was also a healthy scratch in Week 1. The seven-year-pro is currently stuck behind undrafted free agent Jared Bernhardt as the team's No. 6 wideout. He'll work this upcoming week to earn a chance to suit up next Sunday, when the Falcons travel to Seattle.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ridder's 17-yard laser pinpoints Byrd on third-and-8 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder's 17-yard laser pinpoints wide receiver Damiere Byrd on third-and-8.
AUGUST 27, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Deion Jones comes off PUP list for Falcons, ready to compete
Falcons linebacker Deion Jones came off the physically unable to perform list and was finally back at practiceAUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Desmond Ridder zips 20-yard play-action pass to Damiere Byrd Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder zips a 20-yard play-action pass to Falcons wide receiver Damiere Byrd.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
WR Batson signs with Falcons for reunion with Smith, Mariota
The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur Smith and quarterback Marcus MariotaJUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp
Drake London celebrated good health and a new contract on the first day of the Atlanta Falcons’ rookie minicampMAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat
The Atlanta Falcons continued to emphasize their passing game by selecting Southern California wide receiver Drake London with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL draftAPRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Damiere Byrd 'hungry' to succeed with Falcons ' Press conference Free agency signing Damiere Byrd speaks to the media for the first time after signing with the Falcons.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
'Dirty Byrd': Falcons Sign Speedy Vet WR in Free Agency How much will Atlanta be helped at wide receiver by the signing of Damiere Byrd to a one-year deal?
APRIL 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Moving to Atlanta The Falcons and Byrd agreed to a one-year contract Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Atlanta has lost Calvin Ridley to a season-long suspension and Russell Gage to the Buccaneers in free agency, leaving the team short of capable bodies at wide receiver. Olamide Zaccheaus is the most notable holdover, but he has just 54 catches and 90 targets in 38 games on his career ledger. Meanwhile, Byrd has averaged 12.3 YPC and 8.0 YPT on his 161 targets over the past three seasons. As the WR group stands at the moment, Byrd and Zaccheaus serve as the top two players at the position for new starting quarterback Marcus Mariota.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields
The Chicago Bears opted to make sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 yearsMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears 2022 free agency preview: Could Damiere Byrd return as depth piece? We’re taking a look at Bears pending free agents, recapping their 2021 season and looking to the future. Next up: Damiere Byrd.
MARCH 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
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.
Impact Once he saw increased usage starting in Week 12, Byrd showed that he can post modest production when given the opportunity. However, going into his age-29 season, it seems likely that he'll continue to serve as a rotational player, and he'll be a depth option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted twice in win Byrd caught a 23-yard pass in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Byrd has caught a single pass in each of the last two games, which coincided with the return of Allen Robinson in Week 16. Although Byrd had four solid weeks of production while Robinson was out, Byrd's role is likely set to remain minor in Week 18 against the Vikings.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
