BREAKING: The Dallas Cowboys Shockingly Release Wide Receiver

January 4, 2024 Sports Gist NFL, Other Sports 0

BREAKING: The Dallas Cowboys Shockingly Release Wide Receiver Prior To Washington Commanders Matchup

The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready for a huge matchup on Sunday against the Washington Commanders.  A win in Washington would mean Dallas takes the NFC East and locks up the #2 seed in the NFC.  Dallas is coming off a controversial 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions.

Ahead of Sunday’s matchup, the Cowboys decided to make a move at the wide receiver position.

The Dallas Cowboys Release Wide Receiver Ahead Of Matchup Against The Washington Commanders

After playing 44 games for the Steelers and Raiders from 2014-2018, Bryant was out of football for nearly five years before joining the Cowboys’ practice squad on Nov. 8.

Despite his 17 career touchdowns and 6-4 frame, the Cowboys never elevated him for game day, despite his unique skill set.

Tyron Billy-Johnson and Bryant were the only receivers to be cut from the practice squad on Thursday. The practice squad still has Jalen Cropper and Racey McMath as receivers.

Oct 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (10) catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) defends during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports (Dallas Cowboys)

The move comes as a bit of a shock as Bryant was never even given a shot to compete in a game.  Throughout his career Bryant has averaged nearly 550 yards per season and just over four touchdowns per season.

Further Reading:

Cowboys sign La’el Collins to practice squad, release Martavis Bryant

There were reports earlier this week that Collins signed to the team’s practice squad, but no official word from the team came until Thursday. Collins joins linebacker Damien Wilson, wide receiver Racey McMath, and running back SaRodorick Thompson as new additions to the practice squad.

Collins spent six seasons with the Cowboys after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He started 71 regular season games and three playoff games in Dallas before moving on to start 15 games for the Bengals in 2022. Collins tore his ACL late in his run with Cincinnati and spent much of 2023 rehabbing that injury.

Wide receiver Martavis Bryant was one of the players released from the practice squad in corresponding moves. The former Steeler and Raider had been out of the league since 2018 before signing with the Cowboys last year.

The Cowboys also let wide receiver Tyron Billy-Johnson, defensive tackle Willington Previlon, and guard Adam Pankey go on Thursday.

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