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According to a report from Ed Werder, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant rejected an offer from the Ravens.
Source: Former #Cowboys WR Dez Bryant turned down a multi-year offer from the #Ravens. He apparently wants a big 1-year deal and chance to secure bigger long-term contract as a UFA from beginning in 2019.
— Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) April 25, 2018
As Werder reported, Bryant is searching for a one-year, prove-it, deal, as an attempt make more money next offseason. Bryant would be looking for a deal similar to that of Alshon Jeffery or Terrelle Pryor last offseason.
The Ravens, however, offered Bryant a multi-year deal, and thus were turned down.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier today that Bryant is unlikely to sign before start of the draft.
Team-building doesn’t stop with the draft, and it won’t for one WR-needy team: Free agent WR Dez Bryant isn’t expected to sign prior to the draft — a rare big-name FA to sign in May. Will be interesting to see how it shakes out with the pass-catchers.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2018
The Ravens have been considered a favorite to land Bryant. Though after the Ravens signed Willie Snead, their cap space with which to land Bryant is limited. The Ravens still have a chance to sign Bryant if they can come closer on a deal, but that may depend on how many UFAs the Ravens sign, and ultimately how much money they spend on rookies.