Defensive end Armonty Bryant has now served the entirety of his four-game suspension, stemming from a substance abuse policy violation back in July. He has rejoined the team and, according to The Detroit News, he has been practicing with the team all week in the leadup to Week 5’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
But he isn’t part of the 53-man roster quite yet. As of Friday morning, Bryant remains on the commissioner’s roster exemption list, meaning he can practice this week while not taking up a spot on the roster. However, Detroit faces a decision before Sunday’s game: Bring Bryant up to the 53-man roster, or cut him loose.