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Could Dez Bryant fit into the Falcons’ Brotherhood?

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is unable to catch a pass against Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) in the fourth quarter in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is unable to catch a pass against Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) in the fourth quarter in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field.
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April 13, 2018

Per multiple reports, the Dallas Cowboys released wide receiver Dez Bryant on Friday.

Bryant was drafted 24th overall in the 2010 draft by the Cowboys. He went on to make three Pro Bowls and was an All-Pro selection in 2014.

He had three seasons with more than 1,200 yards receiving, but didn’t reach the 1,000-yard mark in each of the past three seasons.

Bryant, 29, has 531 career catches for 7,459 yards and 73 touchdowns.

He may have something left in the tank. Would he be fit in the Falcons’ Brotherhood?

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