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57
Games
28
Sacks
Dennis Byrd is a former defensive end out of Tulsa, selected by the New York Jets with the 42nd overall pick (round 2) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 57 regular-season games from 1989 to 1992.
Draft Details
Dennis Byrd Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1989 draft class in sacks (28).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 57 | 28 |
Career span: 1989–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  DAL |
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QB |  Miami |
| 1 | 2 |  GB |
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| 1 | 2 |  ARI |
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| 1 | 3 |  DEN |
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| 1 | 3 |  DET |
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| 1 | 4 |  KC |
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OLB | Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 6 |  TB |
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LB |  Nebraska |
| 1 | 7 |  PIT |
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