The Baltimore Ravens clearly need some help on offense. Between a COVID-19 outbreak and lackluster play, the Ravens have to be looking for any potential spark they can get to win games and get into the playoffs. One such potential spark is wide receiver Dez Bryant, who tweeted that he’s been signed to the Ravens’ 53-man roster.
Baltimore originally signed Bryant to the practice squad in late October. While the first game he was elevated to the gameday roster was a bit of a dud, seeing just two offensive snaps, Bryant was an interesting weapon last week against the Tennessee Titans. In that game, Bryant caught four of five targets for 28 yards. However, he was open frequently thanks to Titans defenders giving him a lot of cushion on the line of scrimmage.
With 14 spots on the Ravens’ 53-man roster opened up due to Baltimore’s COVID-19 outbreak, the decision to bring Bryant up from the practice squad had to be an easy one. With Baltimore’s wide receivers being pretty hot-and-cold this season, Bryant could be the missing puzzle piece for the offense.
While the team has tons of speed in the form of Marquise Brown and Devin Duvernay, the Ravens have been missing the sure-handed, big, and physical outside possession receiver. There was hope Miles Boykin would turn into that player in his second season in the NFL but he hasn’t lived up to expectations at this point.
This marks yet another milestone in Bryant’s comeback. He had been out of football since last playing for the Dallas Cowboys in 2017. He had signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2018 but an Achilles injury ended his time there before he could ever get onto the field for a game. In Baltimore, Bryant found an opportunity to play football again.
Sitting at 6-4 with three more divisional games left on the schedule, including the Steelers on Tuesday, Baltimore needs all the help they can get. A strong finish to the 2020 season could see the Ravens get into the playoffs where postseason magic can happen. But first, it’s about getting the job done in the regular season.
