Dez Bryant may finally be close to finding a home. Bryant and the Browns have “mutual interest” according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (Twitter link). Rapoport adds that the team is “working on scheduling a visit with him” and that the visit could be on Monday, “if not sooner.” Rapoport seems to think there’s a real chance a deal gets done, saying “this could be a match.”
It was reported two days ago that the Browns were mulling the possibility of pursuing Bryant, and things now appear to be heating up. The market for Bryant has been shockingly quiet since he was cut by the Cowboys earlier this offseason. There were some murmurs about him and the 49ers, but ultimately nothing materialized.
Weeks ago, our Zach Links asked readers in a poll where they thought Bryant would end up. Readers chose the 49ers, with the Patriots coming in second. The Browns seemingly came out of nowhere, with the the team not being linked to Bryant at all before that report two days ago.
If he does end up in Cleveland, Bryant would be joining a crowded wide receiver room. The Browns acquired Jarvis Landry in a trade with the Dolphins and signed him to a longterm extension in April. They also drafted Antonio Callaway in the fourth round of this year’s draft and still have 2016 first-rounder Corey Coleman. The sudden interest in Bryant could be a sign that the team is more concerned about Josh Gordon than they initially let on. Gordon recently left the team to seek continued counseling for his prior substance abuse issues.
Of course there is mutual interest. Browns may be without Gordon and Dez doesn’t have any other choices right now.
As far from the NFC East as one could get…don’t do it Brownies…don’t do it!
Best choice for him, because the cowboys aren’t going to win no super bowl now, because they choke all time( just ask romo)
Might I suggest a course in 1st grade grammar ?
Pot meet kettle.
How about get a life
Sticking up for your boyfriend?
Ask aikman and staubach
It’s hard to imagine Dez as being a positive force in the locker room but he will be a media magnet and relive a bit of the heat from Hue Jackson.
Perfect locker room for that place, he’ll provide the best support Gordon could ever find since Manziel left town… :/
I doubt Dez would get signed if the Browns were confident of Gordon returning. They are basically just looking at Bryant as an insurance policy.
The article failed to mention losing Ricardo Louis for the season. While not a star, coupled with the loss of Gordon is a big blow.
Ricardo Louis isn’t really any big loss…he was probably on the roster bubble before his injury anyway
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It’s a good fit for both sides. Get it done.
I thought the ole has been was only going to play for a winner. He needs to rename himself Carmelo. 2 peas in a pod.
Makes sense. Both sides need each other and have something to prove. Think it would be cool if it worked out. Get tired of all the negativity around Dez and the Browns. And I am a Giants guy. I get tired of the media just piling on certain teams and players.
If this does happen it should be reported under “minor nfl transactions”