The Dallas Cowboys decided to release Dez Bryant after eight seasons back on April 13, but as we approach one month on from his time ending with the team, the wide receiver is still not signed to a new NFL team.
Many people believe that the reason why Bryant is still not signed with a team and why no one hasn't given him a veteran minimum deal is because he has an attitude problem both on and off the field.
So far, the only team that has been known to have offered the wide receiver a deal is the Baltimore Ravens, but Bryant reportedly turned down the three-year, $21 million offer, resulting in the Ravens signing Willie Snead instead. Reports have also stated teams aren't willing to give him the league minimum.
However, Bryant's former teammate in Cowboys' wide receiver Cole Beasley has recently vouched for him during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan, as he believes the reports stating that teams won't even sign him for the minimum is the dumbest thing he's ever heard. He also calls him a great teammate.
Beasley said: "I've seen the things going around that teams won't even sign him for minimum. I'm like that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. I don't know if it's just rumors going around, what he is off the field or in the locker room. Dez was always a great teammate to me, and he did want to see other guys succeed.
Beasley went on to state that the reason why Bryant might rub some people the wrong way is because he's very passionate about the game and, just like every other player on the field, he wants the football.
"Every wide receiver wants the rock. And he's so passionate it may come off the wrong way to some people. He definitely still has it. He's got all the tools. Now he has a chip on his shoulder. He's an animal already. It's scary.
"If he gets to another team and he gets that shot, I promise you he's gonna be ready. He's a very supportive dude and a good friend off the field. I talk to him all the time."
It will be shocking if Bryant isn't signed with a team by the start of preseason, but it's also unusual that a player of his quality is still a free agent close to a month on from his release.