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REPORT: Baltimore Ravens plan to sign Lufkin native, ex-Dallas Cowboy Dez Bryant to practice squad

Bryant, a Lufkin native, was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 8: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up on the playing field before the Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens plan to sign veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant to their practice squad, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport.

Bryant, a Lufkin native, was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

In seven years with "America's Team," Bryant racked up the following stats:

  • Played 113 games (started 99 of them)
  • 909 targets
  • 531 receptions
  • 7,459 yards
  • Averaged 14 yards per reception
  • 73 touchdowns

On November 9, 2018, Bryant agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, but tore his Achilles tendon just two days after.

Bryant would join fellow East Texan Tyus Bowser as part of the Ravens organization.

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