Nine wide receivers remain on the Panthers’ sideline after Saturday’s initial cuts in anticipation of Tuesday’s deadline for a 75-man roster.
One of those hoping to not only be on the field Thursday in the Panthers’ final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but also for the remainder of the season, is Damiere Byrd.
Byrd was an undrafted rookie free agent last year that spent his season on the Panthers’ practice squad. He played at the University of South Carolina for four seasons, where he had 68 catches for 1,265 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The receiver showed the ability in college to make big plays, collecting nine passes for 40 or more yards, including a 94-yard touchdown for his first score as a Gamecock.