In 2020, Byrd became a full-time player for the first time in his five-year career and posted career bests in receptions (47), yards (604) and targets (77) with one touchdown in 16 games for the Patriots. Although he's a small receiver at 5-9, 180, he's been used primarily as an outside receiver in the NFL, experience that may help him compete with Anthony Miller, Marquise Goodwin and Javon Wims for a depth role behind Bears starters Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney. Should he emerge from that group and reps open up due to injury, Byrd could be thrust into a large role in an offense that's become pass-heavy over the past couple seasons. Read Past Outlooks