Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant was short for words as he made his comeback on the gridiron in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. He last played an NFL game back on December 31, 2017, as a member of the Dallas Cowboys which failed to enter the postseason during that season.
“It’s surreal — just being back in the locker room, just being on the sideline, just being here with these guys, it’s exciting,” said Bryant, who arrived at the game wearing a purple Los Angeles Lakers jersey of the late Kobe Bryant. “Seeing the game up close versus just watching it on TV, I felt my competitive spirit come back alive.”
He now has a chance to make it back and execute big plays in the playoffs as a member of the Ravens in the 2020 season. After being signed to the practice squad last week following a second workout in Baltimore, Bryant was eventually elevated to the 53-man roster on Saturday.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh took it slow as Dez Bryant gradually works his way back into game shape and aims to pick up the team's offense along the way. The former Oklahoma State product even spent his first week of practice on the scout team, imitating Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool.
He went on to make an appearance on the field against the Colts but failed to tally a meaningful statistic all throughout the game. Despite his lack of production, the three-time Pro Bowler's successful return in the NFL is already an encouraging sight in itself.
Dez Bryant is expected to ease into a bigger role as the season progresses and his scoring prowess will come in handy for the Ravens who are aiming high to achieve their Super Bowl aspirations this season.
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