The Facts: Earlier this week, Bryant posted on Snapchat that he was in New York City and had a "big day" upcoming. A source told Sporting News Bryant met Thursday with the NFL's Management Council as part of his efforts for reinstatement from a year-long drug suspension.

Diehards Line: TSN staffer Alex Marvez went on to explain that among the conditions for being cleared to play again, Bryant was told to assemble a plan detailing safeguards that would help him prevent a relapse upon returning to Pittsburgh, the source said. Bryant also will have to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell or one of his representatives once the league’s medical director and medical advisor submit their recommendation about reinstatement per the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. ... Bryant was suspended last March after failing multiple drug tests, derailing the career of one of the league’s top young wideouts. Bryant, 25, averaged 17.3 yards on 76 catches during his first two seasons and scored 14 touchdowns. It sounds like he'll be getting a chance to build on that in 2017.