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Baby Byrd Flaps His Wings in NFL Debut

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Damiere Byrd #18 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against Ray Vinopal #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01:  Damiere Byrd #18 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against  Ray Vinopal #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Albeit physically diminutive, Damiere Byrd sure doesn’t play small. I get it, I’m partial. He’s been on the C3 Carolina Panthers podcast multiple times. He’s also done everything one could ask in the few opportunities given to justify him playing a notable role for the Carolina Panthers moving forward.