Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant says he was left shaken after a confrontation in Texas ended with police officers pointing a firearm in his direction and placing him in handcuffs in front of his daughters.
According to a report from OutKick, Bryant was involved in a dispute with two men in Southlake, Texas, on Sunday. Video obtained by OutKick shows an officer aiming a gun toward Bryant, who is seen on the ground in handcuffs alongside the two men involved in the incident.
The confrontation resulted in Bryant receiving a citation for assault by contact, although the citation states that he was not arrested. Bryant has questioned how the situation was handled, particularly after he said one of the men threatened to shoot him.
Former Cowboys Wide Receiver detained by Police - Via Outkick.com
Former Cowboys Wide Receiver detained by Police – Via Outkick.com
Former Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Describes Confrontation With Two Men
Bryant told OutKick that the incident began after he encountered two vehicles whose occupants appeared to be interacting with one another at a traffic light. He accused the drivers of cutting him off and driving recklessly, saying he wanted to confront them about their behavior on the road.
The former Cowboys star said the situation continued as the drivers arrived at the same restaurant parking lot he was heading toward. Bryant acknowledged using profanity while telling the men to stop, and an argument subsequently broke out with one of them.
During the confrontation, Bryant admitted knocking a phone out of one man’s hand. However, he disputed the way police handled the situation and questioned why he received an assault citation after reporting that he had been threatened.
Footage provided to OutKick shows the encounter escalating, with Bryant eventually lying on the ground in handcuffs as an officer points a firearm in his direction.
The video has drawn attention because of the presence of Bryant’s daughters, who he said witnessed the incident. Take a look for yourself:
🚨OUTKICK EXCLUSIVE: A confrontation with alleged reckless drivers ends with Dez Bryant on the ground in handcuffs.
Police point a gun at the former Cowboys star as his daughters watch. Bryant was cited for assault following the incident. https://t.co/DOpnR4WMLP
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Bryant Says His Daughters Were His Biggest Concern
Speaking to OutKick, Bryant described the emotional impact of having his children watch him being restrained by police.
“I was really more so concerned about my children, you know, looking at their dad, you know, being on the ground with a gun pointed at me,” Bryant said.
His comments highlighted the personal side of an encounter that quickly escalated from a dispute between drivers into a police response involving a drawn firearm.
Bryant has also questioned why he was issued a citation after claiming that one of the men threatened to shoot him. The available information does not independently establish exactly what was said during the confrontation or provide a complete account of the events leading up to the police response.
Dez Bryant Received an Assault Citation
According to the citation reviewed by OutKick, Bryant was cited for “Assault by Contact.” The document lists the incident location as 2251 E. Southlake Blvd., the address associated with Chiloso Mexican Bistro.
The citation also explicitly marks “Arrest: No” and directs Bryant to appear at Southlake Municipal Court on or before November 20 at 5 p.m.
Although the video shows Bryant in handcuffs, the citation indicates that he was not formally arrested in connection with the incident.
Further details about the police response and the allegations made by those involved were not included in the information provided by OutKick.