After repeated problems both on the field and off, tight end Dominique Byrd has been released by the St. Louis Rams.

A good athlete who had a solid college career at USC, Byrd  was the Rams’ third-round draft choice in 2006. But he was never productive on the field. In 14 career games he has six catches for 83 yards.

Off the field, Byrd has had repeated problems. He is scheduled to stand trial next week on charges of assault and armed criminal action stemming from an incident at a St. Louis bar, when Byrd was accused of hitting someone the face with a glass. In an unrelated incident last year, Byrd pleaded no contest to DUI.

Depending on the outcome of next week’s trial, Byrd could face a suspension for violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. But that is probably irrelevant because it’s unlikely that another team would sign him.