Dez Bryant Agrees To 5-Year, $70M Deal With Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys and WR Dez Bryant have reached a 5-year agreement in principle worth an estimated $70 million, $45 million would be guaranteed.
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The Dallas Cowboys and WR Dez Bryant have reached a 5-year agreement in principle worth an estimated $70 million, $45 million would be guaranteed.
A national report insisted on Monday morning that Bryant contacted Cowboys COO Stephen Jones to announce his intention to boycott part of Dallas' upcoming season should he not received his contractual desires.
The hottest topic of the Dallas Cowboys offseason has definitely been Dez Bryant's contract negotiation. The big question is -- who will budge first?
Sources tell 105.3 The Fan that Dez Bryant and the Cowboys are closing in on a deal, as the two sides are discussing an announcement following the July 4 weekend.
It was 26 years ago when Jerry Jones sat behind his desk at Valley Ranch and explained to me that "Deadlines Make Deals,'' a phrase that is now a central part of Dallas Cowboys parlance.
The Mavs have always planned to approach the July 1 free-agent shopping season featuring dual targets LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre Jordan with barrels blazing. But as I reported in Friday, they've now arranged for a second barrel.
Brandon Carr has been assured he'll be working for the 2015 Cowboys. But that doesn't mean team owner Jerry Jones has given up working on ways to lessen the cornerback's 2015 salary-cap impact.
Jones said Wednesday that he has 'no doubt' that Bryant will be leading the way for the Cowboys in their opener Sept. 13 at home against the NFC East rival New York Giants.
He'll now likely be limited for the start of training camp in Oxnard, a reminder of the wisdom of Dallas having built depth in its O-line.
Dez Bryant doesn't have many cards to play in this effort to bust from the $12.832 million franchise tag he is presently locked into.
Stephen Jones, the person widely perceived to be calling the shots for the Cowboys, chuckles at the memory of being mediator between dad Jerry Jones and former coach Bill Parcells.
Troy Hughes went out to Valley Ranch to find La'el Collins and put him through the test ... the EAGLE SCOUT test!
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has publicly expressed optimism about a negotiation that could increase Scandrick's 2015 salary of $1.5 million.
Even as Brandon Carr faces a severe slice of his existing contract - or worse, a complete severing of his ties to the club - he is so optimistic that even though discussions about his money he's representing the Cowboys in positive ways.
DeMarco Murray led the NFL with 1,845 yards rushing last season. He's now departed for Philadelphia. But that has shaken Jerry Jones' confidence in the Dallas running game.
Cowboys coaches and teammates can't say enough about what talented pass rusher Greg Hardy can bring to the team.
Teams don't usually hold press conferences after signing an undrafted free agent. La'el Collins isn't your standard undrafted free agent.
Offensive lineman La'el Collins, an undrafted free agent with first-round talent, is working to clear his name regarding the death of shooting victims Brittney Mills and her infant son.
Claiborne, the sixth-overall pick in his draft class four years ago, has struggled on the field and is also coming off a torn patellar tendon that limited him to four games last year.
Defense, defense, and more defense! Jerry Jones wasn't bluffing when he said getting a running back wouldn't be a top priority in the draft, even though the Cowboys lost NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murray in free agency.
Cowboys players differ from owner Jerry Jones on the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight in Vegas.
The reference is to the 6-1, 199-pound UConn product's freakish athleticism. Jones set an unofficial 'world record' in the broad jump at the NFL Combine with a leap of 12 foot, 3 inches.
Jerry Jones said that a running back isn't an urgent need in the NFL Draft for the Cowboys after losing league rushing champion DeMarco Murray in free agency.
WrestleMania 31 provided hours of entertainment this weekend. Here's what Jerry Jones and the City of Arlington can learn in advance of next year's big event at AT&T Stadium.
CBS News Texas Chopper flew over the scene, showing two bodies lying on the ground and an overturned boat in the water.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Five teens, believed to be between 14 and 15 years old, were hospitalized after Dallas police said an alleged carjacking led to a police chase that ended in a crash.
A man who was shot died at the scene, according to officers.
We'll see our storm chances continue on Thursday, and some showers and rumbles may build in as early as the back half of the morning commute.
CBS News Texas Chopper flew over the scene, showing two bodies lying on the ground and an overturned boat in the water.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Five teens, believed to be between 14 and 15 years old, were hospitalized after Dallas police said an alleged carjacking led to a police chase that ended in a crash.
A man who was shot died at the scene, according to officers.
We'll see our storm chances continue on Thursday, and some showers and rumbles may build in as early as the back half of the morning commute.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
