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Report: Dez done in New Orleans after just two practices

Posted at 4:54 PM, Nov 09, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-09 17:02:13-05

Dez Bryant

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Pro Bowl receiver Dez Bryant waited all season to sign with a contending team. After just two practices with the New Orleans Saints, his season appears to be over.

According to multiple reports, including the NFL Network and ESPN, Bryant suffered a torn Achilles Tendon in Friday’s practice with the Saints. The injury will end his season before it starts. Bryant appeared to confirm the injury news on Twitter.

The 3-time Pro Bowl receiver was released by the Dallas Cowboys prior to this season. He signed a free agent contract with the Saints Thursday.

Dez Bryant

Selected by the Cowboys 24th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft, Bryant has 73 receiving touchdowns in eight seasons. He’s a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2013, 2014, 2016) and was first-team All Pro in 2014.

His best years came from 2012-2014. In the summer of 2015, Bryant inked a five-year, $70 million contract.

Last season, playing in all 16 games, Bryant caught 69 passes for 838 yards and six touchdowns.