NFL teams in need of some help have the opportunity to make trades ahead of the deadline. But there is one other player out there who might be able to provide an upgrade to teams looking for an offensive boost: Dez Bryant.
Bryant went deep into last season before finally signing as with the New Orleans Saints and then tearing his Achilles tendon in his first practice. He waffled this offseason about whether or not he would return to football, but said in late August he was targeting a mid-October return. He seems to be sticking to his word.
Bryant has posted some videos to social media the past few days that show his progress as he works his way back. Sure, there aren’t any pads or defenders, but Bryant looks good in these videos. You can tell just based on his speed and agility.
In da with @drobalwayzopen pic.twitter.com/xdRRDV3OS2
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 5, 2019
The return of 88 @DezBryant Lab Work we comin!!! Stay Tune @simplyCoachO pic.twitter.com/Knme6V806z
— David Robinson (@drobalwayzopen) October 8, 2019
In Twitter responses to fans, Bryant said his health was his only focus and that the next three weeks are critical. He also said his recovery is a work in progress.
That’s my only focus… the next 3weeks is critical https://t.co/kFkSd90Q94
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 5, 2019
It’s still a progress https://t.co/NLEEM42GTf
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 8, 2019
Will fans see Bryant back on a football field this season? We will find out. The 30-year-old was still a factor in 2017, catching 69 passes for 838 yards and six touchdowns with the Cowboys. If he’s motivated to return this season — which it seems like he is — perhaps he could help a team.
