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Ex-NFL Player Desmond Bryant Finds Sobriety, Opens Yoga Studio

4/9/2026

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Desmond Bryant, a former National Football League (NFL) player, has achieved sobriety and now owns a yoga studio in Miami while volunteering to help the homeless.
Bryant was drafted by the Oakland Raiders and released by the Cleveland Browns in 2016, after a 2013 mugshot.
During the pandemic, Bryant's isolation worsened his struggles until therapy helped him confront his issues.
Bryant intends to share his experiences with others.

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Story summary

Desmond Bryant, a former National Football League (NFL) player, has achieved sobriety and now owns a yoga studio in Miami while volunteering to help the homeless.
Bryant was drafted by the Oakland Raiders and released by the Cleveland Browns in 2016, after a 2013 mugshot.
During the pandemic, Bryant's isolation worsened his struggles until therapy helped him confront his issues.
Bryant intends to share his experiences with others.