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Texans sign wide receiver Damiere Byrd to practice squad after December workout

Texans released defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson, left, intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Damiere Byrd, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore, Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – The Texans signed veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd to the practice squad.

He previously worked out for the team in December along with cornerbacks Craig James and Thomas Graham, according to a league source.

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Byrd has played for the Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons.

Byrd, 30, has 130 career receptions for 1,689 yards and seven touchdowns with 466 return yards and one score.

He was released from the Panthers’ injured reserve list in August, signing with the Falcons’ practice squad in October and was released in November.

The Texans released defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence from the practice squad one day after signing defensive tackle McTelvin Agim to the practice squad.

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.


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Aaron Wilson is an award-winning Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and www.click2houston.com. He has covered the NFL since 1997, including previous stints for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. This marks his 10th year covering the Texans after previously covering a Super Bowl winning team in Baltimore.

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