Bryant announced his retirement via his personal Instagram account.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played three seasons for Cleveland and one for Detroit, recording 68 tackles and 11.5 sacks in 36 games. However, his reliability was put into question by three separate suspensions -- totaling 11 games -- as a result of performance-enhancing drugs, off-field issues and substance abuse. Bryant was released by the Raiders in May after less than two months under contract.

Bryant was released by the Raiders on Friday with a non-football illness designation, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of the illness that led to Bryant being cut are unclear. He previously was suspended for violations of the NFL's drug policy, but it's unclear if his most recent release was at all related to continued struggles. He'll look to get back to full health and sign with another club for the 2018 campaign.

Bryant signed a contract with the Raiders on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant has dealt with various drug related suspensions since entering the NFL in 2013, ultimately being released by the Lions last season due to the issues. He last played in 2016, when he recorded four tackles, including three sacks, and a forced fumble in just five games for Detroit. He could be a quality pickup for the Raiders if he manages to stay healthy and stay out of trouble.

Bryant was released by the Lions on Monday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lions don't seem keen on giving Bryant yet another chance to stay clean after the talented defensive end accrued three drug-related offenses in two years. However, it wouldn't be a surprise if another team takes a chance on him given his upside as a situational pass rusher.

Bryant (suspension) is eligible to return to the Lions' active roster, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lions still need to make a corresponding move before Bryant officially returns, but he has been reinstated after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. The 27-year-old would likely take on a reserve role in Detroit's defensive line rotation, assuming he rejoins the 53-man roster.

Bryant was removed from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant landed on the PUP list roughly two weeks ago. With his removal from the list, Bryant is eligible to return to regular season action in Week 5 following his four game suspension.

Bryant (suspension) was placed on the Active/PUP list Tuesday, the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant, who has already been suspended for the first four games of the 2017 regular season, is slated to begin training camp on the PUP list. The 2013 seventh-rounder notched just five tackles through five games with the Lions last season, so his absence won't have much of an impact on the team's defense.

Bryant has been suspended four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, NFL Network's James Palmer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant is no stranger to violating the league's substance-abuse policy, having served a three-game suspension in 2016 as the result of a 2015 violation. The defensive end's off-field issues won't bode well for his chances at making the Lions' final roster, while he's appeared in just 36 games through four years in the league.

Bryant (undisclosed) is sitting out OTAs, Carlos Monarrez of The Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before re-signing with the Lions in March, Bryant finished the 2016 season on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. It appears that same injury is still bothering him. However, a timetable for his recovery wasn't provided.

Bryant (undisclosed) re-signed with the Lions on Tuesday, the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Originally drafted by the Browns in the seventh round, Bryant played 36 games with the team before joining the Lions via waivers during the 2016 season. He recorded five tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble across five games with the club. He was ultimately placed on the IR due to an undisclosed injury. He figures to compete for a more solidified role providing depth at defensive end once training camp commences.