After a long wait to return, WR Dez Bryant stated Tuesday on Twitter that it didn't take long for him to recognize the Ravens weren't a good fit for him, and though his time in Baltimore didn't work out, the former Pro Bowl wideout intends to play two more seasons before retiring.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant caught his first touchdown in over three years on Sunday.

Baltimore announced Tuesday that Dez Bryant has been activated from the team's reserve/COVID-19 list; the team also placed QB Trace McSorley (knee) on injured reserve. 

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Dez Bryant remains in their plans after he was pulled from Monday's game against the Cowboys following a positive COVID-19 test.

Less than an hour prior to kickoff of the Dallas Cowboys-Baltimore Ravens game on Tuesday night, Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant announced he had tested positive for COVID-19, via Twitter, and the team followed with a statement that Bryant was scratched from the game due to an illness. 

Injuries and reserve/COVID-19 list designations have ravaged the Baltimore Ravens (6-5) in recent weeks, but the team will look much closer to full strength against the Dallas Cowboys (3-8) .

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks weighs in on Joe Judge's polarizing methods. Plus, a rookie sleeper, a breakout candidate and much more.

Dez Bryant waited until midway through the 2018 season to join a team. Unfortunately for the veteran wideout, an apparent Achilles tear will end his comeback effort after just two days.

Dez Bryant's season is over before it begins. The New Orleans Saints wide receiver suffered a torn Achilles tendon in practice Friday. The injury drew plenty of responses from NFL players.

Recently signed New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon in practice Friday, sources told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Get ready to throw up an X on Dez Bryant making his debut for the New Orleans Saints this week. Tom Pelissero reports the wide receiver isn't expected to make his debut against the Bengals.

Should the Jets shelve Sam Darnold? Is there any chance Josh McDaniels hits the head-coaching market again in 2019? Dan Hanzus answers all of your burning questions in the mailbag.

This year's Thanksgiving Day games feature a trio of delectable matchups, including some storied division rivalries. Nick Shook breaks down each one.

Brandon Marshall's tenure with the New York Giants is over. The team parted ways with the veteran wide receiver on Thursday. He played just one season with the Giants.

Gregg Rosenthal evaluates NFL decision makers with his GM power ranking. How much did last season help Howie Roseman? Where does Ozzie Newsome stand at the end of his career?

The Cowboys are hosting SMU WR Courtland Sutton for a pre-draft visit on Wednesday.

Dez Bryant wasn't bashful about why he thought the Dallas Cowboys decided to release him. Stephen Jones didn't see things as clearly, denying the presence of a group of favorites in Dallas.

Tyrann Mathieu has found a new home with the Houston Texans this offseason and he hopes Dez Bryant will do the same. He texted the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver in an effort to "get him here."

The 2018 NFL campaign will feature a number of highly anticipated rematches from last season's playoffs, as well as rare showdowns with enticing potential. Elliot Harrison counts down the top 18 of '18.

Dez Bryant might not get his wish to clash with the Cowboys twice a year by joining an NFC East squad, but he is drawing interest from a potential playoff contender along the Atlantic coast.

Are A.J. Green and Davante Adams worthy of a first-round fantasy pick? Alex Gelhar makes the case as he unveils his post-NFL draft tiered top 200 fantasy football rankings for 2018. See the full list here.

Daniel Jeremiah reveals the latest 2018 NFL Draft intel he's gathered from league sources with 10 days to go until clubs are officially on the clock. Plus, Bucky Brooks examines how the Cowboys could go about replacing Dez Bryant in the draft.

Dez Bryant was irked Friday night following his release for not being named captain in Dallas. On Saturday night, Dak Prescott, one of those players donning the "C", spoke out on Bryant's departure.

Dez Bryant believes his rather abrupt release from the Dallas Cowboys on Friday was partly the culmination of players and coaches who wanted him off the team.

NFL Network's Jane Slater says Dez Bryant interrupted Mike McCarthy's presser to tell him he caught pass vs. the Green Bay Packers.

Watch the highlights of every Baltimore Ravens touchdown from the 2020 NFL season.

Michael Irvin on the impact that wide receiver Dez Bryant will have on the Baltimore Ravens' wild-card game.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson talks to Michael Irvin about the challenges the Ravens faced this season and how they got through them.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finds a wide-open wide receiver Dez Bryant for a Ravens touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant says that he kept his touchdown ball for his daughter.

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Watch the Week 15 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant hauls in his first touchdown since Week 14, 2017.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports on Baltimore Ravens WR Dez Bryant's COVID-19 test and removal from the game vs. Dallas Cowboys.

Watch the crazy endings of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant makes first catch with the Ravens.

Will the Baltimore Ravens or the Pittsburgh Steelers go further in playoffs? NFL Network's Mark Ross and Mike Silver debate.

NFL Network's Michael Irvin previews wide receiver Dez Bryant's debut for the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens practice squad wide receiver Dez Bryant watches the Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that wide receiver Dez Bryant, offensive lineman Ronald Leary and defensive end Randy Gregory all could possibly reunite with the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020 offseason.

NFL Network's Kim Jones goes one-on-one with New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, and gets his reaction to wide receiver Dez Bryant being out for the remainder of the season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has the latest on the future of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discuss New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant's injury.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero discusses the initial diagnosis for New Orleans Saints Dez Bryant's torn Achilles injury.

The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew offers several alternatives on the waiver wire in case you were one of the people who lost New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant.

Herbie Teope discusses the ramifications of wide receiver Dez Bryant's torn Achilles on the New Orleans Saints.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport discusses if the New Orleans Saints would consider bringing in wide receiver Brandon Marshall after the injury to their wide receiver Dez Bryant.

See how players around the league have reacted to the news of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant's possible injury at practice today.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero has the latest news on New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant's injury during practice.