Dez Bryant Plans to Play for 2 More Years

Dez Bryant in 2017. Photo by Shane Roper/CSM/REX/Shutterstock

Despite a disappointing stint with the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, veteran wideout Dez Bryant isn’t thinking about retirement. Instead, the three-time Pro Bowler wants to play two more years before calling it quits. Bryant revealed his plans while engaging with one fan on social media.

“Do you have plans to play again next season? Really hope so,” wrote user @BAraripe. Bryant then responded: “I plan on playing 2 more years, and that’s it for me.”

In a series of other tweets, Bryant also indicated that he will not be back with the Ravens, writing that he realizes “Baltimore wasn’t the place for me.”

The 32-year-old star played six games with the Ravens in 2020, managing only six receptions for 47 yards and two touchdowns. He previously sat out two years, having dealt with an Achilles injury.

Baltimore probably wasn’t planning on bringing back Dez Bryant either, as they are expected to address their wide receiver needs in the draft and through free agency.

Bryant, on the other hand, will probably receive interest from other teams if he remains healthy. Despite losing some of the explosiveness he had earlier in his career, he still has steady hands and probably can carve a backup role somewhere.

Bryant spent most of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, where he had 531 catches for 7,459 yards and 73 TDs in eight years. He still holds several franchise records, including the one for receiving touchdowns.