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“I Really Wanna Play”- Former Cowboys’ WR Makes a Heartfelt Plea to NFL as Flag Football Makes It to 2028 Olympics

Published 10/17/2023, 1:47 AM EDT

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American Football continues to reach heights! Its variant, Flag Football, is set to debut in the 2028 Summer Olympics. And that will reportedly held in Los Angeles. Uncertainty lingers if the NFL would release players to participate in the Olympics. However, a former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver has made a special plea.

Dez Bryant, a former WR, has played for the Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens for a considerable period. With his experience and expertise, he has recently requested the National Football League for a unique chance to showcase his skills once again. And it seems like the Dallas Cowboys support him.

Dallas Cowboys’ former player strives to make a comeback

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On October 17, 2023, the Dallas Cowboys, on Instagram, posted about Bryant’s aspiration to make a comeback and play in the Olympics. The former WR had posted a number of comments expressing his desire to play again. He commented, ” I really wanna play in the 2028 Olympics Flag Football Games 🙏

I’m eligible to play in the Flag Football Tournament 2028? If so, I need to start preparing now!!!” He also wrote, “I promise I’ll be prepared. I’m ready to go through the ultimate sacrifice for that opportunity.” Bryant mentioned that he can play either wide receiver or safety, depicting his expertise in the game.

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Dez Bryant is as enthusiastic as he could be to return to the football field. Not to mention, to fully understand the former player, one must learn more about him. Considering his past experiences, is he good enough to play in the Olympics?

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Dez Bryant’s career history and stats

The Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and he continued to play for them for a total of eight seasons. He had a successful career and last played for the Ravens in 2021. During his time in the league, he recorded a total of 537 receptions, 7506 receiving yards, and 75 receiving touchdowns.

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Most interestingly, he was also selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys. In 2013, he made a franchise record for the most receiving touchdowns in a single season. As obvious as it can be, Bryant has been an outstanding player, and his passion and desire to play is still young. Now, with the debut of flag football in the Olympics, the former WR is striving to take the opportunity and make a comeback. Are you excited to see him come back to play?

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Sadafreen Ahmed is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She is interested in covering the game and likes discussing the heated off-court drama. With a knack for spotting the entertainment angles in NFL events, she’s become quite the expert in football coverage.
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