The NFL came close to disaster on Tuesday night when it detected a case of COVID-19 among the Baltimore Ravens in the middle of a warm-up session before the game between them. Veteran receiver Dez Bryant was unable to participate in the meeting as he tested positive for the virus.
Shocked by the news, Bryant first said he would not be returning to the game this season, elated by the health process that comes with the pandemic. It didn’t take long for him to change his mind, knowing full well that his career could end if he doesn’t take advantage of his current chance in Baltimore.
A few hours of reflection will have done him good. https://t.co/QVTaSUTFpC
— Attitude Football (@Attitude_FB) December 9, 2020
What’s special is that Bryant took advantage of the meeting (in which he was not participating, I call him back) to organize a virtual drinking party with the amateurs.
With the cup in hand himself, he invited Twitter users to send him a photo with their drink.
If you guys are with me tonight post your glass of wine ????
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) December 9, 2020
There followed a series of responses that showed that whoever has been absent from the NFL for more than two full seasons still has a partisan base very inclined to share with him.
We are identical twins right now… https://t.co/912lCQc9w9
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) December 9, 2020
Ironically, this is probably the highlight of the season for the 32-year-old wide receiver, who spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Dallas Cowboys.
He only took part in three Ravens meetings in 2020 and captured only four balls with sporadic appearances on the field.
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– Cole Caufield in good company at the Team USA camp.
Matty Beniers (2021) says he has been centering a line with Cole Caufield (MTL) and Matt Boldy (MIN) in U.S. camp. Clearly the U.S. staff sees a substantial role for the draft-eligible forward.
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) December 9, 2020
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– Notice to tattoo lovers.
Family first. ????????????️@The_XMan16 shares a tour of his tattoos.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/FfYBI3vcee
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) December 9, 2020
– And you, what would be your alignment?
Over 150 of you sent us #Habs line combos. We broke down some of them and presented a couple of our own: @Sportsnet https://t.co/YpPBmZORJr
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) December 9, 2020
– Can the former Canadiens find a job in the NHL?
NHL Free Agent @daleweise22 looks to provide a veteran presence for a team heading into 2021.
???? courtesy of the Montréal Canadiens, TSN and NHL.#RSGHockey pic.twitter.com/rFkMcDwyDe
— Roy Sports Group (@RSGHockey) December 9, 2020
