Deal Junkies Eyeing Dez-line Day
The hottest topic of the Dallas Cowboys offseason has definitely been Dez Bryant's contract negotiation. The big question is -- who will budge first?
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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.
Cowboys sources have explained to 105.3 The Fan why this is almost certainly not going to happen in the form of a trade. No, it's not the legal and moral stuff; it's a matter of football and finance.
Jerry Jones is speaking for the first time about his controversial decision to sign defensive end Greg Hardy last week.
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.
Researchers in Dublin discovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.
While most of North Texas will remain dry for Sunday, expect things to change to start the work week.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
While most of North Texas will remain dry for Sunday, expect things to change to start the work week.
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.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
She appeared ready to talk inside the Tarrant County Jail, but a sudden demand for her attorney stopped the conversation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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.
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.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
"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.
