The veteran journeyman special teams ace last appeared in a regular season game in 2022 as a member of the Falcons. Byrd bounced around the league for four season between 2019 and 2022 after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Panthers. The Falcons, Panthers, and Texans all gave him a shot during the 2023 season but he failed to stick with any of the three franchises. It remains to be seen if Byrd will earn a shot at return duties with the Bills.

Byrd had a cup of coffee on the Texans’ practice squad at the end of the 2023 season but saw his only action while on the Falcons last year. He appeared in one game and logged 18 snaps on offense. Byrd was a rotational receiver for Atlanta in 2022, totaling 268 yards and two scores across 14 games. Byrd’s previous experience as a kick and punt returner could be useful to the Commanders, though he is still a long-shot to make the team.

The move comes after Houston placed Noah Brown (shoulder) on injured reserve, ending his season. Byrd, 30, an eight-year veteran who has played for five teams, had 13 receptions for 268 yards and two touchdowns last year for the Falcons. He won’t see much playing time in the postseason.

Byrd was on injured reserve with a hamstring injury but has since been waived with an injury settlement. The veteran receiver was signed earlier this offseason in hopes of catching on as depth receiver and/or kick and punt returner. He’s now back on the market and in search of his sixth team over the last five seasons.