The Washington Commanders have signed wide receiver Martavis Bryant, offering him a chance to return to the NFL after a five-year absence. Bryant, who last played in 2018, has been out of the league due to multiple violations of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
On Tuesday, Washington cleared a roster spot by releasing kicker Ramiz Ahmed, making room for Martavis Bryant to attempt a comeback. The 32-year-old wide receiver was last part of the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad, but they released him in May of this year.
Martavis Bryant’s last NFL game was on November 11, 2018, for the Oakland Raiders before the team relocated to Las Vegas. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round out of Clemson in 2014, Bryant made an immediate impact as a rookie, scoring eight touchdowns in just 10 games.
However, just before his second season, Martavis Bryant faced his first suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. Despite the setback, he returned in 2015, achieving a career-high of 765 receiving yards in 10 games.
Unfortunately, Martavis Bryant was banned from the league for the entire 2016 season. He managed to make a return in 2017, playing 15 games for the Steelers before being traded to the Raiders during the offseason.
Now, with the Commanders, Bryant has a unique opportunity to revive his career and showcase the talent that once made him a standout receiver. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Bryant can seize this opportunity and make a successful return to the NFL.
