Stanley Myron Bryant (born May 7, 1986) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He first enrolled at

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before transferring to

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. Bryant attended

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. He has also been a member of the

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and

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Early life

Bryant was a three-year football

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for the Goldsboro High School Mighty Cougars. He was named the Mighty Cougars defensive player of the year in 2003.

College career

Bryant played

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for the Elizabeth City State Vikings of

in 2005. Bryant transferred to

as a

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to play football for the

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in 2006.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Bryant was signed by the Denver Broncos on April 27, 2009 after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Broncos on August 25, 2009.

Calgary Stampeders

Bryant was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on June 16, 2010. He made his CFL debut starting at right tackle on October 22, 2010 against the

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. Bryant was a CFL All-Star and a CFL

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All-Star in 2013 and 2014. He was the Stampeders' nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 2011 and 2013.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Bryant was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 10, 2015. In his first two seasons in Winnipeg Bryant started in every game. On January 4, 2016, Bryant and the Bombers agreed to a contract extension. He signed a one-year contract extension with the team on January 5, 2021. On January 5, 2023, at age 36, Bryant and the Bombers agreed to another contract extension.

References

External links

Stats Crew profile

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio

Calgary Stampeders bio

NFL Draft Scout
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