NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Cowboys are offering franchise player Dez Bryant over $13 million a year and Bryant is now "more optimistic than ever" that a deal will be reached before Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Rapoport said the two sides had "a long way to go" Tuesday night so it appears they've made progress. Bryant is still hoping for a contract in the neighborhood of Calvin Johnson's eight-year, $150.5 million deal but the Cowboys might sway him by offering a huge amount of guaranteed money. Bryant tweeted Monday that he'd hold out if a deal isn't reached.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jul 15 - 11:38 AM
According to Profootballtalk, it's "still less than 50-50" the Cowboys will reach a long-term deal with Dez Bryant before Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Bryant's camp considers the Cowboys' latest offer "not great." So far, Bryant hasn't been willing to give Dallas a hometown discount but he may change his tune as the deadline ticks closer. Bryant has promised a holdout if the sides can't agree on a contract, though the Cowboys believe he's bluffing.
Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter
Jul 15 - 12:50 PM
The Dallas Morning News' Jon Machota reports the Cowboys are "closing in on a deal" with unsigned franchise player Dez Bryant.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport adds the two sides are "making real progress" toward a long-term deal, and "everyone is optimistic now." Nothing like a good, firm deadline to get the sides together to try and hammer this thing out. We'll surely have more updates on the situation before the 4 PM ET deadline.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jul 15 - 2:09 PM
Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 4m4 minutes ago
Dez Bryant now on his way to Cowboys' facility -- assuming the two sides can put finishing touches on deal.
Brian McIntyre @brian_mcintyre 2m2 minutes ago
Brian McIntyre retweeted Adam Schefter
Dez going to facility shows how optimistic both sides are of a deal getting done.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 51s51 seconds ago
Dez Bryant and the #Cowboys will be signing a 5-year deal, I’m told. They are putting the finishing touches on it
$45 Million guaranteed5 years $70 Million is what's being twittered
So what would you be willing to pay Dez?
Calvin's contract is far and away the highest at 16.2 Mil year and there's no way the Cowboys go that high.
Next up is Mike Wallace (huh?) at 12 Mil a year.
http://overthecap.com/position/wide-receiver/
That leaves a huge void to negotiate in. I would guess the main stumbling blocks are guaranteed money and the types of guarantees. Also any offset money.
Pat Kirwan suggested 5 yrs 67.5 Mil with 28 guaranteed.. I would think that's a little low since Dez could play the next 2 years under tag and get almost that guaranteed money.
I would think 5 years 70 Mil with 32 guaranteed.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 7m7 minutes ago
Final Dez Bryant numbers: 5 years, $70M, $45M guaranteed. Simply, wow.
Peter King @SI_PeterKing 4m4 minutes ago
The Bryant money overall isn't excessive. But Jerry and Stephen will have a sleepless night or 2 over the $45m guaranteed.
NFL Network @nflnetwork 2h2 hours ago
Most Receiving Touchdowns, since 2011: Dez Bryant, 50 Jimmy Graham, 46 Rob Gronkowski, 44 Jordy Nelson, 43 Calvin Johnson, 41
@PFF: Every year since Dez Bryant entered the NFL Tony Romo has had a passer rating over 100 when targeting him. http://twitter.com/PFF/status/621466029479337985/photo/1
Dez Bryant returned punts at Tuesday's practice.
Bryant hasn't returned a punt since 2012. It's entirely possible nothing will come of this, but it's still interesting the Cowboys would consider putting their star receiver in harm's way on special teams. Dwayne Harris was the Cowboys' primary return man in 2014 but he signed with the Giants this offseason. Lance Dunbar also has experience returning kicks.
Source: Jon Machota on Twitter
Aug 4 - 8:38 PM
What an incredibly bad decision.Rotoworld:
Dez Bryant returned punts at Tuesday's practice.
Bryant hasn't returned a punt since 2012. It's entirely possible nothing will come of this, but it's still interesting the Cowboys would consider putting their star receiver in harm's way on special teams. Dwayne Harris was the Cowboys' primary return man in 2014 but he signed with the Giants this offseason. Lance Dunbar also has experience returning kicks.
Source: Jon Machota on Twitter
Aug 4 - 8:38 PM
What an incredibly bad decision.Rotoworld:
Dez Bryant returned punts at Tuesday's practice.
Bryant hasn't returned a punt since 2012. It's entirely possible nothing will come of this, but it's still interesting the Cowboys would consider putting their star receiver in harm's way on special teams. Dwayne Harris was the Cowboys' primary return man in 2014 but he signed with the Giants this offseason. Lance Dunbar also has experience returning kicks.
Source: Jon Machota on Twitter
Aug 4 - 8:38 PM
His last quote just shows how immature or unthinking Dez is. Talking about Greg Hardy "Slapping the ##### right out of him (Dave Wells)" when Hardy already has violence against women issues, is not a very smart thing to say.Dez Bryant breaks silence on purported Wal-Mart security video:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25282585/dez-bryant-breaks-silence-on-purported-wal-mart-security-video
Oh, from a FF perspective, he is still a beast. He is a knucklehead beast, but still a beast.Dez isn't going to change much, he is who he is so I am not surprised when he says the things he says. I have gotten to the point for all professional athletes to separate their ability on the field with their stuff off the field. I have Dez as my No 1 fantasy receiver in non ppr leagues. That's all I care about when talking fantasy football.
When talking about and thing else, he's not very high on my list, I think most would agree with that but this is a fantasy football site and the game we play. When he's in my line up, I dont care if he's yelling unless he gets suspended. Then it effects me because it effects my weekly lineup.
Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Dez Bryant has a broken bone in his right foot which will require surgery.
Jones said Bryant will be out 4-6 weeks. That timetable would put Week 5 against New England as Bryant's earliest return date, but with the Cowboys on bye Week 6, they would likely decide to give Dez an extra week of rest even if he is close. Bryant will definitely miss Dallas' pivotal divisional game against the Eagles next week. The Cowboys' receiver corps is bare behind Bryant, but Terrance Williams will be on the WR2 map based on volume alone while Dez is out. Cole Beasley also becomes a WR3/4 in PPR formats.
Source: Brandon George on Twitter
Sep 14 - 12:04 AM
Yeah. Just head one doctor say 6-8 but could be longer. Can't see him back before week 8.There's no way he's only missing 4-6 games. Jerry Jones is in denial.
Unless you're talking dynasty, I doubt anyone is going to be rushing to trade for him in re-draft.So what WRs would you take in a trade for Dez? I think I want out now.
For what you would get for an injured WR, I doubt you could get anything better than the upside of him maybe coming back for your team.Unless you're talking dynasty, I doubt anyone is going to be rushing to trade for him in re-draft.So what WRs would you take in a trade for Dez? I think I want out now.
I assume you mean dynasty and I would advise you hold.So what WRs would you take in a trade for Dez? I think I want out now.
I wouldn't. He's worth more to me down the stretch and in the playoffs. Work the wire hard and you can make it.So what WRs would you take in a trade for Dez? I think I want out now.
There's no way he's only missing 4-6 games. Jerry Jones is in denial.
I would take Jarvis Landry in PPR, but that's just meSo what WRs would you take in a trade for Dez? I think I want out now.
The choice is VERY obvious here.redraft. non ppr. Team in signature.
Was offered Forsett/Hillman (I have CJAnderson so I can handcuff) for Dez/Abdullah.
What you guys think? Worth unloading him cheap?
Also should add that our regular season winner takes most $. Playoffs winner only makes money back...
care to share your thoughts then? Things are much more obvious when youre outside looking in.The choice is VERY obvious here.redraft. non ppr. Team in signature.
Was offered Forsett/Hillman (I have CJAnderson so I can handcuff) for Dez/Abdullah.
What you guys think? Worth unloading him cheap?
Also should add that our regular season winner takes most $. Playoffs winner only makes money back...
Not necessarily. More likely, they hope his return beats IR by even a single week.The Cowboys opted not to put him on short term IR today which would have ruled him out 8 weeks and opened up a roster spot. They must feel good about his chances to return soon.
If they hope it will be the six weeks then short term IR makes no sense. If it ends up being 8 weeks or more it appears that is a risk they are willing to take .ponchsox said:The Cowboys opted not to put him on short term IR today which would have ruled him out 8 weeks and opened up a roster spot. They must feel good about his chances to return soon.