Dez Bryant played in Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an extremely heavy heart. Just one day prior, Bryant learned that his father had passed away.
Bryant was not only on the field for the Cowboys, but he played a huge role in Dallas’ win. He caught six passes for 116 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott.
After the score, Bryant pointed to the sky and went down on one knee, remembering his late father in an emotional moment.
After the game, he posted this touching tribute on Instagram.
Bryant also thanked rookie safety Kavon Frazier on Twitter, saying the Cowboys “are a family.”
It was an emotional day for Bryant, which included receiving the game ball for his performance during a difficult, emotional time.
