He entered training camp on the roster bubble, mostly because he had trouble staying on the field. And he said Friday he won't rest easy knowing the Detroit Lions have 25 or so cuts to make by 4 p.m. Tuesday.
"I don’t take anything for granted in this league, man," third-year outside linebacker Austin Bryant said. "It’s called 'not for long' for a reason. Got to earn it every day so hopefully I did enough and worked enough and showed enough to be a part of this team because it’s a privilege."
Bryant likely did enough this summer not just to earn a roster spot but a rotational role on the Lions defense.