Armonty Charles Bryant (born May 20, 1990) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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for the Division II

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Professional career

Cleveland Browns

On April 27, 2013, Bryant was selected by the

in the seventh round, 217th overall pick of the

. He was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy. He was released by the Browns on October 3, 2016.

Detroit Lions

On October 4, 2016, Bryant was claimed off waivers by the Lions. Bryant had to serve another three-game suspension for violating the league's policy on substances of abuse. He was activated on December 3, prior to Week 13. He was placed on injured reserve on December 6 with a knee injury. On March 21, 2017, Bryant re-signed with the Lions. He was suspended once again for the first four games of the

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for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. On October 9, 2017, after being re-instated from suspension, Bryant was released by the Lions.

Oakland Raiders

On April 6, 2018, Bryant signed with the

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. On May 4, 2018, he was waived by the Raiders with a non-football illness designation.

Retirement

On July 16, 2018, Bryant announced his retirement from the NFL.

Personal life

In October 2012, Bryant pleaded

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following an arrest for selling marijuana twice in a parking lot at

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, receiving probation from October 18, 2012, to October 18, 2017. In May 2013, he was given a one-year deferred sentence after he pleaded no contest to a charge of

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of alcohol. Bryant was indicted on two felony drug possession charges in February 2016 after being arrested following a traffic stop on December 25, 2015, for speeding. During a search of the vehicle,

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officers discovered two pills of

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and one

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. As of February 2019, Bryant is being treated for

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(FSGS), which has led to

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and requires dialysis.

References

External links

Cleveland Browns bioEast Central Tigers bio
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