If you’ve been following Dez Bryant’s saga for the last two weeks, you probably have a case of mental whiplash. But after just five days on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, Bryant is headed back to the 53-man roster, according to the team’s Twitter account. Bryant is joined by cornerback Terrell Bonds, who also rejoins the team from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
Bryant was initially put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Dec. 10 after having a positive point-of-care test before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys two nights prior. But Bryant’s brush with the coronavirus isn’t nearly that simple.
Bryant initially had an inconclusive test from the morning of the game, with the team getting the test results back just minutes before kickoff. With the inconclusive results, Bryant was given a point-of-care test, which came back positive. However, Bryant had been on the field during individual warm-ups and was spotted interacting with Cowboys players and staff, in some cases with his mask down. Making the situation even crazier is Bryant said he tested negative over the following days, forcing coach John Harbaugh to clarify the veteran wide receiver’s status.
With Baltimore’s wide receivers struggling, especially on Monday night against the Cleveland Browns where there were several drops, Bryant’s addition to the offense will be a welcome one. As the Ravens are looking to lock up a playoff berth and find their lost offensive mojo, the hope is Bryant can add another dimension the team is currently missing.
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