Martavis Bryant

The 32-year-old randomly resurfaced to score a preseason touchdown, but it’s no surprise he couldn’t make the Commanders’ 53-man roster after over a half decade away from the league. It’s a good story, but the odds remain extremely long Bryant even lands practice squad work.

Bryant’s recent workout with the Commanders reportedly went well and the team decided to take a flier on the once-promising receiver. Bryant in his his first two NFL seasons with the Steelers had a combined 1,314 yards and 14 touchdowns as a dominant deep threat for Ben Roethlisberger. Bryant, 32, had stints in the CFL and XFL after being suspended from the NFL indefinitely in 2020. At best, he’ll earn a rotational role among the Washington receivers this season if he makes the final roster.

Bryant was last on the Cowboys’ practice squad for the 2023 season. The 32-year-old last played an NFL snap in 2018 for the Raiders, spending four seasons with the Steelers prior to that. He bounced around the XFL and fan-controlled football over the last few years and is now trying out for the Commanders to attempt a return to the NFL.

Byrant signed with the Cowboys’ practice squad during the 2023 season. He was released before the end of the season but landed a reserve/futures contract with Dallas less than two weeks later. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, “Other teams are interested and expected to bring him in for a look.” Bryant hasn’t played an NFL snap since 2018 but may get a shot at making a 53-man roster this summer.