The O*kland Raiders have once again made waves as the team announced today it will be re-signing wide receiver Martavis Bryant less than two weeks after cutting the much-maligned pass catcher. Bryant was released at the beginning of the September after news came of a looking suspension.
It has been a few weeks since the potential suspension became news again, but the NFL has yet to take action. Bryant is free to play until the league makes a ruling, which could come at any time or not at all. The talented receiver reportedly violated the league’s substance abuse policy.
He’s expected to play Week 2 against the Broncos.
After last night’s rough loss to the Los Angles Rams and Derek Carr’s poor finish, Oakland’s front office made this move. While tight end Jared Cook gained a franchise-record 180 receiving yards, there was little performance from the rest of the receiving corps. Carr only completed five passes to wide receivers.
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Traded by the Steelers for what amounted to a bag of footballs, Bryant’s off-the-field behavior has raised many concerns.The 26-year-old caught 26 balls for 549 yards last season, and was clearly beaten out by JuJu Smith-Schuster midway through the season. Bryant caught just two passes for 32 yards in the preseason with the Silver & Black.
The team has not released a statement at this time, but more information is forthcoming.
