Damiere Byrd Fantasy

Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd provided one of the highlights of Monday's practice, catching a deep ball from Andy Dalton. The Bears offense sputtered during Monday's session but Byrd flashed his speed for a huge connection. The 28-year-old signed in the offseason to provide playmaking ability from the slot position and occasionally blow the top off the defense. Byrd saw a few snaps in the first preseason game and currently is locked in as the team's WR3/4 with Marquise Goodwin moving forward.

Aug. 17th • 4:21 PM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd continues to add an inflection of speed to a Bears offense that desperately needs it. Chicago's offense struggled mightily last season and overhauled not just the quarterback position, but the wide receivers room. Byrd was signed in the offseason after spending last season with the Patriots and the Bears also brought in Marquise Goodwin. Byrd is competing for the WR3 role in the offense with Goodwin and expect to see the speedster on the field at times with backup Justin Fields when the preseason begins.

Aug. 10th • 2:45 PM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd will head into camp as an unfamiliar face to Bears fans. But the 27-year-old speedster is looking to make himself, by season's end, a household name. Byrd became one of the lone bright spots in an anemic Patriots offense last season, racking up 47 receptions on 77 targets for 604 yards and one touchdown. Byrd enjoyed a strong eight-game stretch from Week 2 to Week 10 where he averaged 58.5 yards per game, including six catches for 132 yards and one touchdown Week 10 against the Texans. The Bears offensive passing game has been sorely missing speed in the slot position the past two years and Byrd is aiming to fill that role. Byrd may not have surefire fantasy appeal in standard leagues, there is a scenario where he could end up on the radar sooner or later this season.

Jul. 19th • 8:56 PM