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Dez Bryant's Attorney Claims Assault Accuser Set Up Former NFL Star

Dez Bryant's Attorney Claims Assault Accuser Set Up Former NFL Star
World Sports · 20:51:19 - Friday, 6 November 2026

An attorney representing former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has alleged that the woman accusing the ex-NFL star of assault set him up, stating "he was targeted." The claim comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving Bryant, who played eight seasons with the Cowboys from 2010 to 2017.

Details of the specific assault allegation and the attorney's evidence for the setup claim were not disclosed in the initial report. Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, has faced various legal matters since leaving the NFL.

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