Dez Bryant being released by the Dallas Cowboys has been one of the biggest surprises so far this NFL offseason. And even though free agency has calmed down compared to what it was last month, there will be a few teams who will pursue the former All-Pro wide receiver. And it looks like one of those teams could be the Packers. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, some believe the Packers will be one of the teams who will show interest in Bryant. Schefter also mentioned the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills could also go after him.

Bryant put together a strong eight-year career with the Cowboys. Since 2010, Bryant has recorded 531 receptions, 7,459 yards and 73 touchdowns. He's a three-time Pro Bowler and he was named to the All-Pro First Team in 2014, which was his best season as he registered 88 receptions for 1,320 yards and 16 touchdowns. However, that would be the last time Bryant would record a 1,000-yard season as injuries would plague him the next two seasons. He would play in all 16 games in 2017 despite injuring his ankle in Week Nine, but he did not post a 100-yard game. He finished the year with 69 receptions, 838 yards and six touchdowns.

The Packers need more depth at the receiver now that Nelson and Jeff Janis are no longer on the roster. And the Packers have been searching for a veteran receiver this offseason as they targeted Allen Robinson before signing with the Chicago Bears and Sammy Watkins before signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers also brought in Jordan Matthews for a visit before signing with the New England Patriots.

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Bryant said he would like to sign with an NFC East team, but that is going based on emotion. He would love to play against the Cowboys twice a year but should go to a team that gives him the best opportunity to make plays and win a Super Bowl. It might be a stretch for the Packers to sign Bryant, but having him, Davante Adams, Randall Cobb and Jimmy Graham would make the Packers offense arguably the most dangerous in all the NFL.

If Bryant does sign with the Packers or any team for that matter, it will likely be a one-year deal to prove that he can still be a playmaker in the NFL. Bryant was scheduled to make $16.5 million with the Cowboys this season and had two years remaining on his contract.