The Facts: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Cowboys dipped their toe in the wide receiver market, but didn't sign Robinson or Watkins, which is a good sign for Bryant, who appeared on the verge of being cut or facing a pay reduction. With the top two names signed, Dez might return at his full $12.5 million salary for 2018.
Diehards Line:
Rapoport and NFL Network's Jane Slater reported Tuesday that owner Jerry Jones and Bryant had their much-anticipated conversation prior to the league year beginning but the Cowboys have not reached out to his agent, Kim Miale, on doing any alterations to his contract. After checking in on what the top tier of wideouts was commanding, the Cowboys could look to add from the second level of free agency, where Arizona's John Brown could fit Dallas' much-need for speed on the outside. As NFL.com summed up, with the top two free agents getting huge money, the Cowboys could be content to ride Bryant one more season at his current salary while trying to milk what's left out of the 29-year-old's prime.