Dez Bryant: Twitter explodes with reactions following contract signing
Aug 24, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Bengals 24-18. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Cowboys and their All-Pro wide recevier, Dez Bryant, stirred up a hornet’s nest of excitement on social media on Wednesday afternoon, signing the 26-year old phenom to a five-year, $70 million contract to remain in Dallas for the foreseeable future.
This blockbuster ending comes after months of tenuous negotiations, threats and posturing on the part of both sides. At the climax of this roller coaster ride, Bryant’s deal was sealed less than an hour before the NFL’s franchise tag deadline. As you can imagine the media, his teammates, haters and fans alike flooded Twitter with their reactions. Here are some of the best from the day.
God is real... #cowboynation stand up #throwupthex
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) July 15, 2015
Couldn't be happier for my guy @DezBryant . Nobody deserves it more... just make sure you don't forget your wallet at the next dinner 88.
— Tony Romo (@tonyromo) July 15, 2015
So happy for my guy @DezBryant and his new deal. Well deserved!!!! Time to get to work. #ThrowUpTheX
— Tyler Clutts (@TylerClutts44) July 15, 2015
I'm not saying @DezBryant came back for the Whataburger, but @DezBryant came back for the Whataburger.
— Whataburger® (@Whataburger) July 15, 2015
Congrats to my boy @DezBryant you deserve it man.
— Cole Beasley (@Bease11) July 15, 2015
Dez Bryant EARNED his big new deal by maturing into a leader of this team, which feeds off his passion, emotion and big-play-making.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 15, 2015
Dez Bryant wins. The Cowboys win
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 15, 2015
#CowboysNation was riled up, disagreeing on this contract. Now we unite and go after #SB50 It's our year.
— ✭Auntie Lisa✭🐇🐥🥚 (@lisaponyexpress) July 15, 2015
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