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Byrd

According to the Arizona Republic, Byrd “reminded some observers of (Larry) Fitzgerald with his jumping ability and sure-handedness.” Byrd checks in at an NFL-ready 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, and ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at Miami’s Pro Day. Arizona’s receiver corps is exceptionally crowded, however. Byrd should have an excellent chance at a spot on the practice squad.

Yikes. Floyd didn’t come close to climbing the depth chart during the preseason as he’s still the No. 4 wideout, well behind Andre Roberts. Sando’s assertion is further evidence that the No. 13 overall pick isn’t ready. Floyd isn’t worth a roster spot in redraft formats.

Byrd drew Larry Fitzgerald comparisons at minicamp last year, but went on to appear in just four games and catch one pass. “Not really, to be honest,” Arians said when asked if Byrd has continued to make strides. “He had a couple nice catches that were unbelievable throws. He’s too inconsistent right now. He has talent and a good future, but he’s got to get more consistent.”

They also placed CB Leonard Johnson on PUP, costing him the first six games. Byrd has been a t-shirt and shorts all-star in spring practices before, but never made noise in Carolina. The Andy Lee trade made Scifres expendable.

Byrd left his Tuesday visit with the Giants without a deal. Now the two-year veteran with one career catch heads to Dallas, where Dwayne Harris and Cole Beasley are the primary receivers behind starters Dez Bryant and Terrance Williams.

At 6'4/220 with 4.45 speed, Byrd looks good getting off the bus. But he failed to inspire during a two-year stint with the Cardinals and will merely battle for the No. 5 job in Dallas. Cole Beasley and Dwayne Harris are penciled in behind Dez Bryant and Terrance Williams.

Byrd, 24, wasn’t having a great summer before suffering a concussion in July and spending the season on injured reserve. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound product from Miami (FL) turned heads two camps ago and tends to look good in shorts.

Byrd missed all of last season with a concussion, while Giordano likely would have been no more than a camp body. Both guys figure to clear waivers.

In addition to C J.D. Walton, these are the Dolphins’ first cuts.

Byrd, 26 in August, played his college ball at Miami. He looks the part at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds with 4.45 wheels, but has bounced around the league since entering as an UDFA in 2012. He’s appeared in just five career games, making an eight-yard catch. Byrd will compete for the Dolphins’ No. 5 receiver job.