In recognition of the Winter Olympics. Panthers.com is looking back at award-winning plays from this past season. Having already awarded medals on offense and on defense, the closing ceremonies feature special teams.
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emerged as a difference maker in his return from injured reserve last season, a sweet but short run of success capped by a historic kick return.
Byrd missed eight games in the middle of the season with a broken arm but returned in December, catching five balls in his second game (he had two career catches before) and then catching his first two touchdown passes the next game.