It’s been a while since we’ve seen Dez Bryant play in an NFL game. The former Dallas Cowboys wideout hasn’t competed in a game since late 2017.

Bryant, 30, was released by the Cowboys prior to the 2018 season after eight years with the franchise. The former Oklahoma State star signed with the New Orleans Saints following Week 9 of the 2018 regular season.

Two days after signing with New Orleans, Bryant suffered a torn Achilles injury, ending time with the Saints before it started.

Bryant is working his way back toward the NFL.

The former All-Pro wide receiver issued an update on his status this evening. Bryant is hoping to be back in the league by mid-October.

“Healthy, moving fast and explosive” words receivers coach David Robinson used to describe his workout with @DezBryant he’s working on his mind but looks like he’s still working on his game too pic.twitter.com/T16xhjunRQ — Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) September 1, 2019

“I’m way better than I was before I went to the Saints last year… mid October is when I’m going to be trying to get back in the league,” he told Jane Slater.

Dez Bryant tells me”I’m way better than I was before I went to the #Saints last year… mid October is when I’m going to be trying to get back in the league” https://t.co/F0fecuFKO6 — Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) September 1, 2019

Bryant, a former first round NFL Draft pick, was one of the most-dominant wide receivers in the league during his time with the Cowboys. It would be great to see him back on an NFL field later this season.