Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant Contemplates Skipping Games Over Contract
Dez Bryant tells 105.3 The Fan's Mike Fisher in a one-on-one visit that his contemplation of boycotting the Cowboys' season-opening game is "Legit. It's not bogus.''
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Dez Bryant tells 105.3 The Fan's Mike Fisher in a one-on-one visit that his contemplation of boycotting the Cowboys' season-opening game is "Legit. It's not bogus.''
The absent trio of Dez Bryant, Rolando McClain and Greg Hardy stole headlines from Cowboys OTAs on Wednesday, each of the three talented standouts missing for three different reasons.
Dez Bryant does not have a Cowboys contract, and this week's OTAs are voluntary. Nevertheless, the star receiver said on Wednesday night, "I'm going to Valley Ranch.''
Receiver Dez Bryant hasn't been part of the offseason with the Cowboys as expected because of his contract situation. Now linebacker Rolando McClain could miss most of spring workouts.
The Dallas Cowboys front office has done its part. Finally, it's about whistles and jerseys and work on the practice field as Dallas launches into this week's three-day OTA at Valley Ranch starting today.
The idea of Adrian Peterson coming to Dallas is discussed infinitely more outside of Valley Ranch than inside. And outlets like TMZ, who know little about sports, keep the chatter alive.
CBS 11 Sports Anchor Keith Russell breaks down his Top 5 takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys 2015-2016 schedule.
Today begins Cowboys off-season workout program - which is voluntary. The fact Dez Bryant hasn't yet signed his franchise-tag contract justifies his absence. But Orlando Scandrick isn't there, either and both players are visiting with The Fan about what's going on.
"I'm the one making the decisions on who to trust and who to be surrounded by," Dez Bryant said in regards to his separation from longtime advisor David Wells.
Romo is leading a star-studded parade of NFL players scheduled to attend the first-ever 'National Fantasy Football Convention'
Dez Bryant posts a message on Twitter to his former teammate DeMarco Murray.
'I don't like the Cowboys,'' tweeted Philly defensive back Malcolm Jenkins. 'But I do like DeMarco Murray …. Come on over to the dark side bro! We'll treat you good!'
The Cowboys have retained one of their most important free agency pieces not named "Dez Bryant,''
With the deadline approaching, the Dallas Cowboys have officially placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Dez Bryant.
The two sides spoke again on Friday about the "placeholder'' that is the tag, which will pay Bryant a guaranteed $12.8 million for the season if not lifted.
The Cowboys will use the franchise tag on WR Dez Bryant on Monday.
Cowboys will use franchise tag on WR Dez Bryant on Monday.
According to a police report, obtained by the CBS 11 I-Team, someone reported a man dragging Bryant's girlfriend from Bryant's car.
Dez Bryant's involvement in a July 2011 police call to a Walmart parking lot in Lancaster, Texas is not news to the Cowboys, who sources tell me have known about the incident since that time.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is mentioned in a 2011 police report detailing an incident at a Lancaster, Texas Walmart.
There are plenty of rumors about it...but do you believe it exists?
Mike Florio from ProFootballTalk.com discussed the rumors regarding why Dez Bryant has not received a new contract from the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones says the club is considering using the franchise tag on receiver Dez Bryant.
NFL insider Jason La Canfora says the Cowboys and wide receiver Dez Bryant aren't close in negotiations, which will inevitably lead to the team franchising its star receiver.
I took a bit of a hit on this last night because I asked this question. Which one hurts more: the Dez Bryant non-catch or the Nelson Cruz no catch?
Chris Young's journey to his college commencement could be a college course on resilience, redemption, righting his wrongs and the wrongs righted for him.
Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Officers were called to a home along Emhouse Street around 2:30 a.m.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
While most of North Texas will remain dry for Sunday, expect things to change to start the work week.
Chris Young's journey to his college commencement could be a college course on resilience, redemption, righting his wrongs and the wrongs righted for him.
Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Officers were called to a home along Emhouse Street around 2:30 a.m.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
The U.S. Supreme Court set aside a ruling that blocked women from being able to get the pills in the mail after having a telehealth visit.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
