Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is still without a team although we are nearing the start of the regular season. Bryant now decided to do something about it and will start visiting interested teams next week. The first on his list? Cleveland Browns.
Starting my visits next week…I’m coming to the Land to see you Mr Dorsey
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 10, 2018
The Browns expressed interest in signing the 29-year-old Pro Bowler in July after their starting wide receiver Josh Gordon left the team to focus on his health. Then the team’s general manager John Dorsey told reporters before the preseason game against the New York Giants that he tried to call the player, but Dez Bryant didn’t return his calls.
“He won’t return any phone calls,” – said Dorsey. “… Maybe he’s still thinking about other stuff.”
It looks like Bryant wouldn’t mind playing in Cleveland after all. After Dorsey’s comments, Bryant went on Twitter, writing that he “wouldn’t mind playing for the Browns.”
For real… I wouldn’t mind playing for the browns.. I just want to be right first https://t.co/svDXxKKYkg
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 9, 2018
After spending eight years with the Cowboys, Dez Bryant was released by the team in April. Several teams became interested immediately, with Baltimore Ravens striking first and offering the player a multi-year deal. Still, Bryant decided to refuse the offer, wanting to sign a one-year contract and prove his worth in 2018 so he could ask for a more lucrative paycheck next summer.
At the start of his free agency, Bryant reportedly only wanted to sign for a contender. But considering the fact that there is a surprising lack of interest for his services by league’s top teams, now the struggling Browns might be a good fit. This is of course if he can handle not being the first receiving option anymore.
