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Released by Cowboys, Dez Bryant wants to stay in NFC East
FRISCO, Texas -- In a late-morning meeting that lasted approximately 20 minutes, Dex Bryant was told he would be released by owner and general manager Jerry Jones. The Cowboys did not offer Bryant a pay cut and did not designate him a post-June 1 cut.
He was set to make $12.5 million and count $16.5 million against the cap. With the move, the Cowboys will save $8.5 million against the cap.
Late last season Bryant said he would not accept a pay cut, but he told the NFL Network that he would have been open to one if it had been offered.
Bryant's production slipped the past three seasons after signing a five-year, $70 million contract in 2015. He did not record a 1,000-yard season and was slowed by foot and knee injuries. He played in every game last season and had 69 catches for 838 yards and six touchdowns.
He was set to make $12.5 million and count $16.5 million against the cap. With the move, the Cowboys will save $8.5 million against the cap.
Late last season Bryant said he would not accept a pay cut, but he told the NFL Network that he would have been open to one if it had been offered.
Bryant's production slipped the past three seasons after signing a five-year, $70 million contract in 2015. He did not record a 1,000-yard season and was slowed by foot and knee injuries. He played in every game last season and had 69 catches for 838 yards and six touchdowns.