Keith Byars profile, statistics and more

Keith Byars
#41 | Running Back | New York Jets | Roster

Career Notes

1994
Opened first nine games of the season before suffering ligament damage in his right knee on Nov. 6 vs. Indianapolis ... Missed the remainder of the season ... Led the Dolphins in receiving prior to the injury.

1993
Signed by the Miami Dolphins as a free agent on July 15 ... Earned his first Pro Bowl appearance ... Made 61 receptions to rank third on the team, and tie for the third highest total by a RB in Miami history ... Scored TDs by rushing, receiving and passing to become only the second Dolphin in history to do so ... Selected as the team's MVP, ending Dan Marino's streak of ten consecutive team MVPs.

1992
Started 15 games, including the last six at TE ... Caught 56 balls to rank second on the team ... Six receptions for 60 yards on Sept. 6 vs. New Orleans earned him a game ball ... Broke two bones in his right hand on Oct. 18 at Washington that sidelined him for one game ... Scored on a 38-yard pass on Nov. 22 at the NY Giants in his first start at TE.

1991
Started every game for the Eagles ... Caught 62 passes to tie for the team lead and also marked the highest total by NFC running backs ... Made a season-high eight grabs for 111 yards on Sept. 1 at Green Bay.

1990
Piled up 819 yards on 81 receptions to lead all NFL running backs ... His reception total ranked third in the league and tied the Eagles' single-season mark ... Earned first team All-NFL honors and was selected to the All-Madden team ... Posted career highs in receptions (12) and yards (133) on Sept. 30 vs. Indianapolis ... Established himself as the only player in the league to throw and catch a TD pass in the same game when he did so on Dec. 16 vs. Green Bay.

1989
His 721 yards receiving topped all NFL running backs ... Second only to San Francisco's Tom Rathman in receptions by a RB ... Team leader in catches (68), receiving yards (721), total yards (1, 173), and rushing TDs (5) ... Managed eight receptions for a season-best 130 yards on Sept. 17 at Washington ... Caught nine passes for 68 yards in the Eagles' playoff game despite bruising his ribs in the season finale on Dec. 24 vs. Phoenix.

1988
Opened all 16 contests and responded by leading the team in total offense (1,222) ... Hauled in 72 passes to rank second among NFL running backs ... Mustered a season-high 140 yards of total offense on Dec. 10 at Phoenix.

1987
Production limited due to broken bone in his left foot suffered in mini camp ... Racked up 94 yards on 20 carries after opening his first game on Oct. 25 vs. Dallas ... Recorded a season-long 30-yard catch on Dec. 27 vs. Buffalo.

1986
Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round (10th pick overall) ... Started eight games as a rookie ... His 577 yards rushing set the Eagles' rookie rushing record ... Tossed a 55-yard strike to WR Mike Quick on Sept. 28 vs. the LA Rams ... Earned first career NFL TD on a 2-yard plunge on Oct. 26 vs. San Diego ... Ran 24 times for 127 yards on Dec. 7 at St. Louis for his first 100-yard rushing game.


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