Dez Bryant
No. 88 | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||
Born: | Galveston Island, Texas, U.S. | November 4, 1988||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||
Career information | |||||||||
High school: | Lufkin (Lufkin, Texas) | ||||||||
College: | Oklahoma State (2007–2009) | ||||||||
NFL draft: | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
| |||||||||
Career NFL statistics | |||||||||
| |||||||||
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Desmond Demond Bryant (born November 4, 1988) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, earning consensus All-American honors in 2008. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft, where he earned three Pro Bowl berths and was named an All-Pro in 2014.
Early years
Desmond Demond Bryant was born on
Bryant competed in track and field and was one of the state's top competitors in the triple jump (top-jump of 14.17 m). As a standout hurdler, he had personal bests of 14.56 seconds in the 110-m hurdles and 40.70 seconds in the 300-m hurdles. He was also a member of the 4 × 100-m (42.62) and 4 × 200-m (1:28.35) relay squads.
Recruiting
Regarded as a four-star recruit by
College career
Bryant attended Oklahoma State University from 2007 to 2009 and was a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys football team coached by Mike Gundy.[11][12][13]
2007 season
On September 1, Bryant made his collegiate debut against
2008 season
On September 6, against
2009 season
Bryant was ruled ineligible for the rest of the 2009 season on October 7 for violating an NCAA bylaw. He failed to fully disclose his interaction with Deion Sanders, a former NFL player, to the NCAA. He was considered the best wide receiver in 2009 and a possible Heisman Trophy contender before the suspension.[30] In three games, he finished with 323 receiving yards, four receiving touchdowns, and a punt return touchdown.[31]
College statistics
Oklahoma State Cowboys | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Season | GP | Receiving | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | ||||||||||
Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
2007 | 12 | 43 | 622 | 14.5 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | |
2008 | 13 | 87 | 1,480 | 17.0 | 19 | 17 | 305 | 17.9 | 2 | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 0 | |
2009 | 3 | 17 | 323 | 19.0 | 4 | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | |
Career | 28 | 147 | 2,425 | 16.5 | 29 | 22 | 431 | 19.6 | 3 | 6 | 143 | 23.8 | 0 |
College awards and honors
- 2007 Second-team freshman All-America (Rivals)[32]
- 2008 First-team All-America by AFCA-Coaches,[33] Associated Press, Walter Camp,[34] Sporting News,[35] Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated[36]
Professional career
NFL Draft
On November 5, 2009, Bryant announced his intentions to enter the 2010 NFL draft.[37] He was widely believed to be the best wide receiver available.[38] If he slipped by the Broncos, Bryant was projected to fall no lower than the 27th pick to the Dallas Cowboys.[39] After dropping because of character concerns, the Cowboys traded up with the New England Patriots, moving from the 27th to the 24th position to select Bryant.[40] For the move, the team sent a third-round draft choice, which was the 90th overall pick, while receiving the Patriots' fourth-round draft choice, which was the 119th overall pick.[41]
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
34 in (0.86 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.52 s | 1.53 s | 2.51 s | 4.46 s | 7.10 s | 38 in (0.97 m) |
11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) |
14 reps | 16[42] |
All values from Oklahoma State |
Dallas Cowboys
2010 season: Rookie year
Bryant was signed by the Cowboys to a contract very similar to that of Vikings' wide receiver Percy Harvin (five years, $12.05 million, roughly $8.4 million guaranteed) on July 22, 2010.[45] On July 23, 2010, it was announced that Bryant would wear the #88 jersey, the same as Hall of Famers and Cowboys legends Michael Irvin and Drew Pearson.[46]
On September 12, Bryant made his NFL debut against the
Bryant finished his rookie season with 45 receptions for 561 yards and six receiving touchdowns.[57] Bryant became the first Cowboys rookie to have multiple punt returns for a touchdown in the same season since Kevin Williams in 1993.[58] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team for the 2010 season.[59]
2011 season
With the departure of Roy Williams, Bryant won the starting job opposite Miles Austin.[60]
In the 2011 season, Bryant finished the season with 63 receptions for 928 yards and nine touchdowns, finishing second on the team in all those categories, and handled some punt return duties.[61][62]
2012 season
Bryant had four receptions for 85 yards in a 24–17 win against the
Bryant finished the 2012 season with 92 receptions for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns; these ranked 10th, sixth, and third, respectively, among all receivers.[74] He tied the franchise record for most consecutive games, with seven, with at least a touchdown reception, which is shared with Franklin Clarke, Bob Hayes, and Terrell Owens. In addition, he set a franchise record for most games in a single season with multiple receiving touchdowns with four, breaking a mark which was tied with Clarke, Hayes, and Owens.[75]
He suffered from several injuries throughout the second half of the season. He injured his finger in early December, opting to play through the injury for the duration of the season, saying that opponents would "have to break my leg to keep me out."[76] He left in the fourth quarter of the final game of the season against the Redskins with a back injury. Head coach Jason Garrett stated after the game that Bryant "could barely walk", with the injury.[77] He was ranked 35th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.[78]
2013 season
In Week 2, Bryant had nine receptions for 141 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 17–16 loss to the
Bryant started all 16 games and finished the season with 93 catches and 13 touchdowns, both career highs, and 1,233 receiving yards.[85] These ranked eighth in catches, 13th in yards, and third in touchdowns, respectively, among all receivers.[86] Bryant went to his first Pro Bowl.[87] He was ranked 25th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.[88]
2014 season
This section may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience. |
Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Bryant managed to improve and had the most productive year of his career. He caught 88 passes for 1,320 yards and 16 touchdowns, the latter of which led the NFL and broke Terrell Owens' franchise record of 15 touchdown receptions.[89] As a result, he was selected for his second consecutive Pro-Bowl appearance and was chosen as first-team All-Pro.[90][91]
Bryant caught five passes for 55 yards while the Cowboys were beaten at home in Week 1 by the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 28–17. However, over the next six weeks, the offense improved as they won six straight games and Bryant was dominant over the stretch, catching 41 passes for 535 yards and four touchdowns.[92][93][94][95][96][97][98]
During Week 8 against the
The Cowboys made the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and Bryant played in his first playoff game, against the
In the
2015 season
On March 3, 2015, the Cowboys placed the nonexclusive franchise tag, worth $12.823 million, on Bryant.[122] On July 15, 2015, Bryant and the Cowboys reached an agreement on a five-year, $70 million contract that included $45 million of guaranteed money and a $20 million signing bonus.[123]
During Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants in the Cowboys' regular season opener, Bryant left the game with a foot injury.[124] An x-ray revealed a fracture in the foot that required surgery. Recovery time for Bryant's injury required 4–6 weeks.[125] He returned in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks and struggled, recording two receptions for 12 yards in a 13–12 loss to the Seahawks in AT&T Stadium.[126] Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Bryant caught his first touchdown of the season on a day where he totaled five catches for 104 yards in the 33–27 loss.[127] Limited to nine games in the 2015 season, Bryant had 31 receptions for 401 receiving yards and three touchdowns.[128] He was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.[129] On January 6, 2016, he underwent foot and ankle surgeries.[130]
For the season, Bryant has sold the most merchandise for a wide receiver and fifth most overall merchandise with only Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers selling more than Bryant.[131]
2016 season
Bryant started the 2016 season with a new starting quarterback in
The Cowboys finished with a 13–3 record and won the NFC East.[139] Bryant's most productive performance of the season came in the postseason against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round, where he recorded nine receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns in a 34–31 defeat.[140] Bryant was named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Julio Jones, who could not participate due to the Atlanta Falcons advancing to Super Bowl LI.[141] He was ranked 60th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[142]
2017 season
Bryant started the 2017 season scoring a touchdown in four of the team's first six games. During a Week 9 28–17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Bryant sprained his ankle, and was sidelined for the rest of the game.[143]
On November 30, against the
The Cowboys released Bryant on April 13, 2018, after eight seasons with the team.[148]
New Orleans Saints
On November 7, 2018, nine weeks into the 2018 season, Bryant agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the New Orleans Saints.[149] Two days after signing with the Saints, Bryant tore his Achilles tendon during team practice. He was placed on injured reserve the following day, ending his season without playing a single game with the Saints.[150]
2019
In October 2019, Bryant stated that he was going to rehabilitate and train during the 2019 season. He said he did not plan on retiring and wanted to return to play football in 2019,[151][152] but did not sign with a team.
Baltimore Ravens
On October 27, 2020, Bryant was signed to the
NFL career statistics
Legend | |
---|---|
Led the league | |
Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Returning | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2010 | DAL | 12 | 2 | 45 | 561 | 12.5 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 508 | 18.8 | 93T | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2011 | DAL | 15 | 13 | 63 | 928 | 14.7 | 50T | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 158 | 8.8 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
2012 | DAL | 16 | 14 | 92 | 1,382 | 15.0 | 85T | 12 | 2 | −5 | −2.5 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 44 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
2013 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 93 | 1,233 | 13.3 | 79 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
2014 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 88 | 1,320 | 15.0 | 68T | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
2015 | DAL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 401 | 12.9 | 51 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
2016 | DAL | 13 | 13 | 50 | 796 | 15.9 | 56 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
2017 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 69 | 838 | 12.1 | 50 | 6 | 1 | −4 | −4.0 | −4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
2018 | NO | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | ||||||||||||||||
2020 | BAL | 6 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Career | 119 | 99 | 537 | 7,506 | 14.0 | 85T | 75 | 6 | −3 | −0.5 | 6 | 0 | 57 | 732 | 12.8 | 93T | 2 | 14 | 7 |
Postseason
Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Returning | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2014 | DAL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 86 | 14.3 | 43 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
2016 | DAL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 132 | 14.7 | 40T | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
2018 | NO | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | ||||||||||||||||
2020 | BAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Career | 5 | 3 | 16 | 218 | 14.5 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Cowboys franchise records
- Most receiving touchdowns, career: 73[164]
- Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns, single season: (4) (twice, in 2012 and 2014)[165]
- Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns, career: (15) (tied with Bob Hayes)[166]
- Consecutive games with a receiving touchdown: (7) (tied with Terrell Owens, Bob Hayes, and Frank Clarke)[167]
Personal life
Bryant had a troubled upbringing, born to a teenage mother, Angela, who was arrested for dealing crack cocaine when Bryant was eight years old.[168] He went on to live in eight different homes while attending Lufkin High School.[169] Bryant has two sons, Zayne and Dez Jr.[170] Bryant was sued in March 2011 for $861,350 for legal fees and the cost of jewelry, which he acquired on credit while a student athlete. The case was settled before court proceedings for between $400,000 and $500,000.[171][172]
On July 16, 2012, Bryant was arrested on a class A misdemeanor domestic violence charge for allegedly striking his biological mother, Angela Bryant.[169][173] In March 2013, Bryant spoke at an event for Dallas Men Against Abuse.[174] At the event, he stated, "I'm done with domestic abuse."[175] On August 28, 2014, Bryant launched his official brand and apparel line, ThrowUpTheX.[176] On June 22, 2016, Bryant was sued by Texas state senator Royce West for damaging a rented house in DeSoto, Texas. Damage to the rental house totaled over $60,000.[177]
In a
See also
- List of Dallas Cowboys first-round draft picks
- List of National Football League annual receiving touchdowns leaders
- List of NCAA major college football yearly scoring leaders
- List of NFL 1,000-yard receiving trios
- List of Oklahoma State Cowboys in the NFL Draft
References
- ^ "Dez Bryant Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ Clements, Ron (September 10, 2015). "Cowboys WR Dez Bryant says he 'just spoke real' in Rolling Stone interview". Sporting News. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Dez Bryant – High School Football Highlights". YouTube. MaxPreps. July 29, 2014. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Andy (July 20, 2017). "Lufkin High School alum Dez Bryant visits town before NFL training camp". Lufkin High School. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Havard, Josh (December 11, 2005). "Lufkin falls to Southlake Carroll". The Daily Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Stavinoha, Ted (November 26, 2006). "Round Rock knocks out nationally ranked Lufkin". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "12th Annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Selects New Orleans as its Host City this December". NewOrleans.com. August 25, 2017. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ Murphy, Austin (September 2, 2013). "DEZ BRYANT IS A GROWN MAN". Vault. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Wide receivers 2007". Rivals.com. January 30, 2007. Archived from the original on April 20, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ "Dez Bryant, 2007 Wide Receiver". Rivals.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Dez Bryant College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Oklahoma State Cowboys Coaches". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Mike Gundy on Dez Bryant: 'He is not going to be intimidated.'". FOX Sports. July 27, 2010. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ "Oklahoma State at Georgia Box Score, September 1, 2007". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Texas Tech at Oklahoma State Box Score, September 22, 2007". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Kansas State at Oklahoma State Box Score, October 20, 2007". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Kansas at Oklahoma State Box Score, November 10, 2007". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "OSU's Dez Bryant, a bright spot on the Cowboys defense, still finds the spotlight a big bright". Muskogee Phoenix. Associated Press. September 11, 2008. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Insight Bowl – Oklahoma State vs Indiana Box Score, December 31, 2007". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2007 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2007 Oklahoma State Cowboys Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Houston at Oklahoma State Box Score, September 6, 2008". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Troy at Oklahoma State Box Score, September 27, 2008". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Texas A&M at Oklahoma State Box Score, October 4, 2008". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Baylor at Oklahoma State Box Score, October 18, 2008". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Iowa State at Oklahoma State Box Score, November 1, 2008". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Oklahoma at Oklahoma State Box Score, November 29, 2008". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Holiday Bowl – Oregon vs Oklahoma State Box Score, December 30, 2008". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2008 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Schad, Joe (October 8, 2009). "Dez Bryant, wide receiver for Oklahoma State Cowboys, ruled ineligible for NCAA bylaw violation". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2009 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2007 Rivals.com Freshman All-American Team". NationalChamps.net. Archived from the original on June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ "Texas Tech's Harrell Headlines 2008 AFCA Coaches' All-America Team". AFCA.com. December 4, 2008. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008.
- ^ "2008 Walter Camp All-American Team Announced". Walter Camp. December 11, 2008. Archived from the original on December 14, 2008.
- ^ "Sporting News' college football All-American First Team". Sporting News. December 17, 2008. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ "SI.com's 2008 All-Americans". CNN. December 16, 2008. Archived from the original on February 14, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ Schad, Joe (November 6, 2009). "Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant will enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ Williamson, Matt (April 19, 2010). "If he's available, WR Dez Bryant is a no-brainer for the Denver Broncos in the draft". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ Mosley, Matt (April 20, 2010). "The Big Question: Will Jerry go after Dez?". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Watkins, Calvin (April 23, 2010). "Cowboys move up, select Bryant". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Machota, Jon (April 15, 2014). "Wonderlic test scores: Did a current Dallas Cowboys player score higher than Jason Garrett?". Dallas News. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ "Dez Bryant Combine Profile". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
- ^ "Dez Bryant Draft Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (July 22, 2010). "First-Rounder Bryant Agrees To Deal". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2010.
- ^ Moore, David (May 1, 2010). "Dez Bryant gets word on wearing '88' from Michael Irvin". Dallas News. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – September 12th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Most receptions in a player's first career game, Dallas Cowboys". Stathead. November 15, 2020. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ "Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys – September 19th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys – October 31st, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – October 25th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (October 26, 2010). "Rookie Hat Trick: Dez Scores 3 TDs In Losing Fashion". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on October 29, 2010.
- ^ "Youngest players with three total touchdowns in a single game, Dallas Cowboys". Stathead. November 15, 2020. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ Archer, Todd (November 14, 2010). "Dez Bryant continues to put up big numbers with Jon Kitna under center". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on November 16, 2010.
- ^ Sabin, Rainer (December 5, 2010). "Dez Bryant's season is over; Receiver fractures right ankle". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts – December 5th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2010 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "Most punt returns for a touchdown as a rookie in a single season, Dallas Cowboys". Stathead. November 15, 2020. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ "2010 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Roy Williams: "I Would've Done The Same Thing"". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. July 27, 2011. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2011 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ Khatchaturian, Andre (March 27, 2012). "Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants to Kick off Season on a Rare Wednesday Night". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – September 5th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys – October 1st, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Baltimore Ravens – October 14th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – October 28th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Rothstein, Ethan (October 28, 2012). "Dez Bryant was THIS close to winning the game". SBNation.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Worley, Brandon (November 19, 2012). "Dallas fans pleased with Dez Bryant's career day". SBNation.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ "Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys – November 18th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – November 22nd, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys – December 23rd, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Most receiving yards in a single game, Dallas Cowboys, through 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Most games in a single season with multiple receiving touchdowns, Dallas Cowboys". Stathead. November 15, 2020. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ Alper, Josh (December 11, 2012). "Dez Bryant: They'd have to break my leg to keep me out". Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Wilson, Ryan (December 31, 2012). "Cowboys WR Dez Bryant 'could hardly walk' after Redskins game". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ "'Top 100 Players of 2013': Dez Bryant". NFL.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs – September 15th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys – October 6th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – October 20th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions – October 27th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – December 15th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2013 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2013 NFL Receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2013 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "'Top 100 Players of 2014': Dez Bryant". NFL.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Receiving Touchdowns Single-Season Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "2014 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "2014 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys – September 7th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans – September 14th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Rams – September 21st, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys – September 28th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys – October 5th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – October 12th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – October 19th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (November 1, 2014). "Tony Romo has fractures in transverse process". NFL.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ "Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – October 27th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys – November 2nd, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Jacksonville Jaguars – November 9th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – November 23rd, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – November 27th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears – December 4th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – December 14th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys – December 21st, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – December 28th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2014 NFL Week 15 Leaders & Scores". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "2014 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2014 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Wild Card – Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys – January 4th, 2015". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Divisional Round – Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – January 11th, 2015". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Armas, Genaro C. (January 11, 2015). "Dez Bryant's catch overturned, Cowboys fall 26–21 to Packers". Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ George, Brandon (January 12, 2015). "Was it a catch? Controversial Dez Bryant play reversed". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ a b "Explaining why Dallas' Dez Bryant's catch wasn't a catch". The Seattle Times. Associated Press. January 11, 2015. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ "Referee Gene Steratore explains thought process on reversed Dez Bryant catch | Dallas Morning News". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on January 14, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Blandino, Dean (January 11, 2015). "Bryant going to the ground. By rule he must hold onto it throughout entire process of contacting the ground. He didn't so it is incomplete". Twitter.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Rohrbach, Ben (July 20, 2015). "NFL VP of officiating Dean Blandino visited Cowboys to clarify Dez Bryant call". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on July 26, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "'Top 100 Players of 2015': No. 15 Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant". NFL.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ Orr, Conor (March 2, 2015). "Dallas Cowboys franchise tag Dez Bryant". National Football League. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ^ Sessler, Marc (July 15, 2015). "Dez Bryant, Cowboys agree to five year contract". NFL.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ Benjamin, Josh (September 14, 2015). "Dez Bryant's Foot Injury Comes At Worst Possible Time". Forbes. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ Werder, Ed (September 14, 2015). "Dez Bryant out 4–6 weeks (broken foot)". ABC News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ Hanzus, Dan (September 14, 2015). "Cowboys WR Dez Bryant suffers broken bone in foot". NFL.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- ^ "Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – November 8th, 2015". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2015 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2016 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ Archer, Todd (January 6, 2016). "Sources: Cowboys WR Bryant having surgery". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Cam Newton is NFL's No. 7 player in merchandise sales". My Fox 8. April 25, 2016. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Bell, Stephania (August 29, 2016). "Why this Tony Romo injury is more serious than past issues". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Cowboys' Dak Prescott lined up for Week 1 start". CBSSports.com. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on October 20, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 11th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – September 18th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ Goss, Nicholas (September 28, 2016). "Dez Bryant Injury: Cowboys Star Has Hairline Fracture In Knee; Week 4 Status Unclear". NESN.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Hennessey, David (October 24, 2016). "Cowboys expect Dez Bryant to return vs. Eagles". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2016 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Divisional Round – Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – January 15th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Hairopoulos, Kate (January 23, 2017). "Cowboys WR Dez Bryant makes third Pro Bowl after replacing Atlanta's Julio Jones for NFC team". Dallas News. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ "2017 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "Dez Bryant sprains right ankle in win over Chiefs". NFL.com. November 5, 2017. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ Archer, Todd (December 1, 2017). "Dez Bryant passes Bob Hayes, sets Cowboys record for TD receptions". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – November 30th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "2017 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ Helman, David (April 13, 2018). "Dynamic 8-Year Run Comes To An End; Cowboys Officially Cut WR Dez Bryant". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ Knoblauch, Austin (November 7, 2018). "Saints signing WR Dez Bryant to one-year deal". National Football League. Archived from the original on November 8, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Saints' Dez Bryant: Achilles tear confirmed". CBS Sports. November 10, 2018. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ Rapoport, Ian (November 11, 2018). "Saints open to bringing back Dez Bryant for 2019". NFL.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Benjamin, Cody (October 1, 2019). "Dez Bryant says he's 'way better' than before, planning mid-October NFL comeback". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Hensley, Jamison (October 27, 2020). "Baltimore Ravens sign Dez Bryant to practice squad". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ Scott, Jelani (November 7, 2020). "Ravens elevate Dez Bryant to active roster, WR eligible to play Sunday vs. Colts". NFL.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ Hensley, Jamison (November 22, 2020). "Dez Bryant elevated off Ravens' practice squad". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens – November 22nd, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (November 28, 2020). "Dez Bryant Signed to Ravens' 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Polacek, Scott (December 8, 2020). "Ravens' Dez Bryant Says He Won't Play Rest of Season After COVID-19 Diagnosis". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (December 10, 2020). "Dez Bryant Placed on COVID-19 List". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (December 15, 2020). "Ravens Activate Dez Bryant From COVID-19 List". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens – December 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Dez Bryant 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys Career Receiving Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ "Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns, single season, Dallas Cowboys". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns, Dallas Cowboys". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Consecutive games with a receiving touchdown, Dallas Cowboys". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ MacMahon, Tim (July 24, 2012). "MacMahon: Mum on mom won't work long for Bryant". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Whitt, Richie (July 17, 2012). "Dez Bryant's Dirty Timeline". CBS Dallas / Fort Worth. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ MacMahon, Tim (November 21, 2012). "Dez Bryant Talks about personal life". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Suits allege Cowboys' Bryant owes more than $800K in loans". NFL.com. March 29, 2011. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Watkins, Calvin (November 30, 2011). "Cowboys' Bryant settles over jewelry, tickets". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ Solotaroff, Paul (August 27, 2015). "Dez Bryant: The Survivor". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Surprise speaker at Dallas rally against domestic violence: Dez Bryant". USA Today. Associated Press. March 24, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ "Dez Bryant: 'Here's all you need to know, I'm done with domestic abuse'". Dallas News. March 23, 2013. Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Dez Bryant – Throw Up The X". www.throwupthex.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ Steele, Tom (June 22, 2016). "Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant sued by state Sen. Royce West over $60,000 in damage to rental home". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on June 23, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ^ Murphy, Desiree (July 5, 2020). "Kim Kardashian & More Celebs React to Kanye West Running for President". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Official website
- Oklahoma State Cowboys bio