Martavis Bryant‘s efforts to return to NFL action will once again take him to the nation’s capital. The veteran wideout is set to visit the Commanders for a workout tomorrow, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. 
Bryant first visited Washington in May as part of his bid to land a roster spot ahead of the 2024 season. No deal was worked out at that point, but this week’s summit could produce a different result. The 32-year-old last played an NFL game in 2018, but he continues to seek out an opportunity to return to the league.
A combination of substance abuse-related suspensions left Bryant sidelined for years after the end of his one-year Raiders tenure. The former Steelers fourth-rounder saw time in the CFL and XFL before making his ongoing attempt at a finding an NFL roster spot. Given the fact the Commanders already hosted him once, it will be interesting to see if tomorrow’s visit produces mutual interest from team and player to work out a deal.
Bryant signed with the Cowboys in November, but he spent the following months on Dallas’ practice squad. After signing a futures deal, the Clemson product was released in May. That has led to a lengthy free agent spell and no known visits with a team other than the Commanders. In Washington, Bryant would spend the coming weeks competing for a complementary role in the team’s passing game.
Terry McLaurin remains comfortably atop the Commanders’ WR depth chart. Recent draftees Dyami Brown and Jahan Dotson are set to hold roster spots in 2024, while Washington also has veterans Olamide Zaccheaus, Jamison Crowder and Byron Pringle in the fold. The Commanders selected Luke McCaffrey in the third round of this spring’s draft, and he too is in the mix for a regular role. Bryant would thus have plenty of competition for a roster spot if he were to sign with Washington.
Probably the best landing spot for Martavis to get back in the league. I spent two years at Clemson, my second year was his freshman season, and grew up in Pittsburgh as a Steelers fan. Watching him play for about four years, his physical talents were obvious but he’s almost exclusively a go route and scramble drill type of receiver. Would probably fit well in Washington as a deep threat and emergency plan for Daniels as a 4th wr.
Ironically, that would fit the classic version of Russell Wilson well. Alas, for either player, the 2010s were some time ago, now. Both the Commanders and Steelers are hoping that some of that is still there, and we’ll see if it is.