Martavis Bryant Applies for NFL Reinstatement Amid Ongoing Health Treatments

It would appear that Martavis Bryant isn't ready to give up on a return to the NFL.

The former Steelers and Raiders wide receiver officially replied for reinstatement on Monday, per ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano. Of course, this is on the heels of Bryant's latest indefinite suspension, which the league handed him back in December.

Suspended former Steelers and Raiders WR Martavis Bryant has formally applied to the NFL for reinstatement. Bryant has been working with the NFL and NFLPA on steps he needs to take to address his mental health issues with resources such as therapists and ADHD treatments.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) July 15, 2019

That latest penalty came at the hands of the former Clemson star violating the terms of his conditional reinstatement from an earlier suspension. It stands as his third ban in the last four years for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

This actually marks the second time in as many months that Bryant attempted to apply for reinstatement. The 27-year-old originally planned to petition back in May. However, he felt as though he wasn't ready and ultimately opted to take the time to improve his mental health, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Martavis Bryant originally planned to apply in May, but took the time to work to improve himself first. He made himself available for testing for the last several weeks, and now has officially applied. https://t.co/Epp0oLIYDI
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2019

Oakland waived Bryant last September amid another potential suspension, but would re-sign him to a one-year deal just a week later. He played only eight games for the franchise before he was placed on injured reserve in December (ahead of his most recent ban).

Bryant is a free agent, and it remains to be seen if commissioner Roger Goodell will actually consider letting the gifted but troubled receiver back in the league.