Bryant Cited in Southlake Traffic Clash

Southlake police issued a misdemeanor assault citation to Dez Bryant on Saturday following a traffic dispute that escalated in a commercial parking lot. The 37-year-old former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver was released at the scene after the confrontation involving two 19-year-old men.

The incident began near the intersection of Kimball Avenue and Southlake Boulevard. Bryant told police that another driver cut him off in traffic. Both vehicles then entered the parking lot of a retail store in the 2200 block of FM 1709, where the disagreement turned physical. Officers arrived around 12:59 p.m. on October 25 after receiving reports of a fight and a possible weapon. As a precaution, arriving officers drew their firearms, though no guns were recovered at the scene.

Bryant shared his version of events with OutKick, claiming the teenagers cut him off and that one threatened to shoot him. However, Noah Reyes and Terrance Avery, the two 19-year-olds involved, disputed that account in an interview with NBC 5. They stated they were leaving church and heading to a restaurant when the encounter started at a red light. Reyes said Avery was honking his horn as a joke when he noticed Bryant in a nearby vehicle. They denied cutting Bryant off or driving recklessly.

The disagreement continued into the parking lot. Avery said he tried to calm the situation while Bryant confronted them. Video provided to NBC 5 shows Bryant shouting at Reyes before slapping a phone out of his hand. The teenagers allege Bryant picked up the device and threw it on the ground. Reyes said he felt intimidated during the exchange, noting he was 19 years old.

Avery denied the claim that he threatened to shoot Bryant. He argued that they had just left church and were not legally required to bring firearms to a religious service. Several bystanders were temporarily detained while officers investigated. Avery described the arrival of armed police as frightening, fearing for his life during the standoff. Reyes called the moment "insane." Bryant has not responded to requests for comment regarding the teenagers' account.

Bryant was cited for assault by contact, a Class C misdemeanor, and released without being taken into custody. The two 19-year-olds were not cited. Local law enforcement confirmed the incident involved multiple parties and a report of a weapon, which prompted the initial tactical response.