Dez Bryant Contract: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Cowboys WR

June 12, 2015   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

Wide receiver Dez Bryant was unable to reach a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys before free agency began, and the team slapped the franchise tag on him. Now, the 26-year-old is preparing to force the team's hand in securing a contract.
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Bryant May Skip Season Opener Unless He Gets Long-Term Deal Friday, June 12 According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Bryant has considered skipping the Cowboys' Week 1 game against the New York Giants if he doesn't get a long-term deal before the deadline to sign a franchise-tagged player passes.
"Dez Bryant is contemplating not reporting to the Dallas Cowboys for the regular season opener unless he is signed to a long-term contract by July 15, according to sources familiar with the receiver's negotiation strategy," Mortensen reported.
Michael Silver of NFL.com confirmed the rumor from Bryant himself, who said, "This is no rumor; it's legit." 
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