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Armonty Bryant: Hanging up cleats
Armonty Bryant announced his retirement via his personal Instagram account.Bryant was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played three seasons for Cleveland and one for Detroit, recording 68 tackles and 11.5 sacks in 36 games. His reliability came into question following three separate suspensions totaling 11 games for violations involving performance-enhancing drugs and substance abuse. Bryant was released by the Raiders in May after less than two months under contract.
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Armonty Bryant: Cut by Oakland
Armonty Bryant was released by the Raiders on Friday with a non-football illness designation, Field Yates of ESPN reports.The specifics of the illness that led to Bryant being cut are unclear. He previously was suspended for violations of the NFL's drug policy, but it's unknown if his most recent release was at all related to continued struggles. He'll look to get back to full health and sign with another club for the 2018 campaign.
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Raiders' Armonty Bryant: Signs with Oakland
Armonty Bryant signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders on Friday.Bryant has dealt with various drug-related suspensions since entering the NFL in 2013, ultimately getting released by the Lions last season due to his off-the-field issues. He last played in 2016, when he recorded four tackles -- including three sacks -- and a forced fumble in just five games for Detroit. He could be a quality pickup for the Raiders if he manages to stay healthy and out of trouble.
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Armonty Bryant: Released by Lions
Armonty Bryant was released by the Lions on Monday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.The Lions don't seem keen on giving Bryant yet another chance to stay clean after the talented defensive end accrued three drug-related offenses in two years. However, it wouldn't be a surprise if another team takes a chance on him, given his upside as a situational pass rusher.
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Lions' Armonty Bryant: Can return from suspension
Armonty Bryant (suspension) is eligible to return to the Detroit Lions' active roster Monday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.The Lions still need to make a corresponding move before Bryant officially returns, but he has been reinstated after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. The 27-year-old would likely take on a reserve role in Detroit's defensive line rotation, assuming he rejoins the 53-man roster.
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Lions' Armonty Bryant: Removed from PUP list
Armonty Bryant (suspension) was removed from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday.Bryant landed on the PUP list roughly two weeks ago. With his removal from the list, Bryant is eligible to return to regular-season action in Week 5 following his four-game suspension.
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Lions' Armonty Bryant: Placed on Active/PUP list
Armonty Bryant (suspension) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, the Detroit Lions' official site reports.Bryant, who has already been suspended for the first four games of the 2017 regular season, is slated to begin training camp on the PUP list. The 2013 seventh-rounder notched just five tackles through five games with the Lions last season, so his absence won't have much of an impact on the team's defense.
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Lions' Armonty Bryant: Suspended four games
Armonty Bryant has been suspended four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, NFL Network's James Palmer reports.Bryant is no stranger to this discipline, having served a three-game suspension in 2016 as the result of a 2015 violation. The defensive end's off-field issues won't bode well for his chances at making the Detroit Lions' final roster, while he's appeared in just 36 games through four years in the league.
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Lions' Armonty Bryant: Sits out OTAs
Armonty Bryant (undisclosed) is sitting out OTAs, Carlos Monarrez of The Detroit Free Press reports.Before re-signing with the Detroit Lions in March, Bryant finished the 2016 season on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, and it appears it may still be affecting him. However, a timetable for his recovery isn't clear at present.
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Lions' Armonty Bryant: Re-signs with Lions
Armonty Bryant (undisclosed) re-signed with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, the Lions' official site reports.Originally drafted by the Browns in the seventh round, Bryant played 36 games with the team before joining the Lions via waivers during the 2016 season. He recorded five tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble across five games with the club. The East Central product was ultimately placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old figures to compete for a more solidified role providing depth at defensive end once training camp commences.