Yahoo Sports NFL on Pat Bryant
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Pat Bryant took his turn at being the standout wide receiver... caught a beautiful back-shoulder 25-yard pass from quarterback Bo Nix... 'he has some of the better hands in traffic with his feet on the ground, he's really good [at] run after the catch.'
STACKED’s take
Bryant's elite hands and versatility make him favorite for WR3 job with clear role path.
Pat Bryant had a standout performance during the first padded practice, making multiple contested catches including a beautiful back-shoulder 25-yard pass from Bo Nix and a toe-tapping catch from backup Jarrett Stidham. Head Coach Sean Payton highlighted Bryant's elite hands in traffic, intelligence, and versatility, stating 'he has some of the better hands in traffic with his feet on the ground, he's really good [at] run after the catch... he's someone that can move from X to the slot. It'll be easy creating his role.' The source identifies Bryant as the favorite to win the WR3 job, noting his role grew at the end of last year and expecting a second-year jump in 2026.