Carolina Panthers: Special Teams kick return candidates

Panthers: Special Teams kick return candidates

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 31: Damiere Byrd #18 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown with teammate Curtis Samuel #10 of the Carolina Panthers during their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 17: Damiere Byrd #18 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Damiere Byrd, WR

Damiere Byrd didn’t finish his season as the Panthers most experienced return man but he was arguably the most successful. Averaging 32.7 yards on seven returns, Byrd benefited from a 103-yard return for a touchdown against Tampa Bay late in the season.

Like Samuel, Byrd saw a rise in his production late in the year but was hampered by various injuries throughout the season. A two touchdown receiving effort came against Green Bay in Week 15 but he too remains among a competitive group now at his position.

A solid preseason on special teams could win him another opportunity.

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