It’s been a while since Dez Bryant last caught a pass in the NFL. The veteran wide receiver was let go by the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 after logging 69 receptions for 838 yards and 6 scores in 16 games. Now, he may have another shot at making a roster, this time next to reigning MVP Lamar Jackson.
Dez Bryant is reportedly set to work out for the Baltimore Ravens at some point in the week. The former star last signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2018 but tore his Achilles tendon during practice. Fortunately, it seems like he’s finally back at full strength.
Thus, Lamar Jackson addressed the possibility of the Ravens giving Bryant a chance to make the team in 2020 and, while he acknowledged that Bryant is looking great in social media, he expressed his satisfaction with the current state of the team:
“We’ve got a lot of great receivers on the team right now. It’s up to the front office. I’ve been seeing Dez Bryant on Instagram and stuff like that, running his routes, competing against cornerbacks. He’s looking pretty good on social media. If the front office likes him, we’ll have to see when he gets here,” Jackson told the Ravens’ website.
Lamar Jackson Wants To Win At All Costs
Lamar Jackson is coming off a historically great season for a dual-threat quarterback. He dominated opposing defenses on the ground and the air like no other gunslinger had done it before, not even Michael Vick or Russell Wilson.
However, the Ravens were exposed in the playoffs and Jackson has constantly stated about his desire to win. Signing Dez Bryant may be a step in the right direction given his well-documented talent and experience.
Dez Bryant Deserves Another Chance
Dez Bryant has the most receiving touchdowns in Cowboys’ history (73). (Getty)
Dez Bryant has always been pretty outspoken about the issues with the team and its front office. That may have cost him his work with the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 despite still being clearly in great shape.
Now, the controversial wide receiver wants to prove that he’s still got it at age 31 but he’ll have a tough task making a team that already features Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, Willie Snead IV, and Myles Boykin.
