Contract details released for Patriots WR Damiere Byrd
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Damiere Byrd #14 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a running catch while being defended by Jamal Agnew #39 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The game ended in a 27-27 tie. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
By Alex Barth, 985TheSportsHub.com
The Patriots first external signing of the offseason looks like it will be a prove-it deal.
Wednesday morning, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the contract between the Pats and wide receiver Damiere Byrd is a one-year deal, worth up to $2.5 million.
Byrd caught 32 passes in 11 games last year for the Arizona Cardinals. The 27-year-old South Carolina product was underrated in 2015.
While the deal looks affordable, the Patriots are running very low on cap space, and will likely have to make a few moves in order to open money for bigger signings.
Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering both the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.
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