Free Agent WR Dez Bryant Eyeing Return to NFL With Specific Franchise In Mind; And It’s Not Dallas Cowboys

The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is not done with football yet. He is currently a free agent in the market and played his last game in 2020 for the Baltimore Ravens. However, the star wants to come back, specifically with the Arizona Cardinals in the future.

The three-time Pro Bowler was a star receiver for the Dallas Cowboys until he caught up with sustaining injuries, halting his career on a bad note. While talking to TMZ Sports in a recent interview, Bryant put forward his thoughts and plans for the future in the NFL.

Dez Bryant wants to play with Kyler Murray

The 2020 season with the Baltimore Ravens was the last Bryant played in the NFL. He played for only six games before getting injured and completely sidelined for the rest of the season. In his recent interaction with a media outlet at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas this week, Bryant revealed his love for the Cardinals and trying to make an NFL comeback.

“I’d love to play for the Arizona Cardinals. Kyler [Murray], [Kliff Kingsbury], I love the swagger over there,” Bryant said. “I just love the guys, especially DeAndre Hopkins—that’s my boy. We real close.” Bryant added to his speech. One of the main reasons why teams are skeptical is because of his never-ending injuries and his age, which is considered a retiring period for an average wide receiver.

But, the 33-year-old ignored such aspects and seemed confident about his abilities. Bryant mentioned that he is ready to take a backseat to play with Murray. The wide receiver said he was happy to become a backup wideout or a locker room guy if needed.

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Moreover, mentoring young players is also an opportunity for Bryant to kick-start his coaching journey. He acknowledged that part as well and claimed to be a valuable asset for the Cardinals if he ever gets recruited for a similar role.

Bryant was an the ‘it’ player for the Dallas Cowboys

After getting drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft, Bryant played for the Dallas Cowboys till 2017. He posted three straight 1,000-yard seasons from 2012 to 2014 before suffering from severe foot and ankle injuries during the 2015 season.

He earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2013 with a career-high 93 receptions for 1,233 yards and 13 touchdowns. Out of 113 games for the Dallas Cowboys, Bryant scored 77 touchdowns.

But all these records may not help him get a spot on the Cardinals’ roster because already the team is packed with great wide receivers. Moreover, the 24-year-old Hollywood Brown was traded to the Cardinals during this year’s NFL draft. As a result, chances are quite hazy for the receiver, but he can hope for a coaching role if the Cardinals ever wish to recruit him.

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