According to the Panthers official Twitter account, the team has released WR Damiere Byrd.
The reason for the move is an anticipated addition along the defensive line, where the Panthers remain without 1st round DT Vernon Butler, and now Paul Soliai has been added to the injury report. At this time, no corresponding move has been made.
This situation is expected to play out similar to WR Brenton Bersin’s. Byrd is not expected to be claimed by any team, and once he clears waivers will likely be added to the practice squad. At the moment, the Panthers are healthy at WR and there are not enough targets to go around for players higher on the depth chart, making Byrd redundant.