Dallas Cowboys Release Martavis Bryant, Former Steelers Receiver, Amidst Zay Jones’ Free Agent Visit
The Steelers could be among the teams reaching out to Bryant, a 2014 fourth-round pick who scored 15 touchdowns during his first 21 regular-season games. Pittsburgh, which reportedly signed veteran wideout Scotty Miller to a one-year deal on Wednesday, has been looking to bolster its receiving corps after trading Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason.
Even though he may not be in his prime, the 6’4 Bryant could still serve as a deep threat that can open up an offense. As a rookie, Bryant recorded the NFL’s longest touchdown catch of the season (94 yards) and followed it up with an 88-yard touchdown catch the next season.
Bryant had one of the best individual performances in Steelers playoff history in the divisional round of the 2015 playoffs. With Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, and DeAngelo Williams sidelined due to injuries, Bryant stepped up and recorded 194 all-purpose yards in Pittsburgh’s 23-16 loss to the eventual champion Denver Broncos.
Bryant’s career has been marred by suspensions. He missed the entire 2016 and 2019 seasons after violating the league’s substance abuse policy and also served a four-game suspension at the start of the 2015 season.
Bryant, who last appeared in a regular-season game in 2018 as a member of the Raiders, played for the XFL’s Las Vegas Vipers last spring before joining the Cowboys’ practice squad in November. user I want to know more about the history of the Los Angeles Chargers.