Dallas Cowboys
Dez Bryant - #88 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/04/1988 |
| Birthplace | Lufkin, TX |
| College | Oklahoma State |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 24th pick by Cowboys |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | 1382 | 12 |
Cowboys need safety net with Sensabaugh hurt
With the news that SS Gerald Sensabaugh injured his shoulder and would miss 3-4 weeks, it became possible he would not heal in time for the Cowboys' opener in Washington.
Average value of NFL teams decreases
In Forbes magazine's annual ranking of NFL team values released Wednesday, the average value for NFL teams fell two percent.
Witten accepts PFW Humanitarian Award
Cowboys TE Jason Witten was presented with Pro Football Weekly's 12th annual Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian Award at the team's training facility in Oxnard, Calif., on Wednesday evening.
Cowboys lose another starter for the preseason
Gerald Sensabaugh becomes the fourth Cowboys starter who will miss the rest of the preseason after injuring his left shoulder. His availability for the season opener is in jeopardy.
Report: Cowboys SS Sensabaugh out 3-4 weeks
Cowboys SS Gerald Sensabaugh will miss 3-4 weeks after suffering a subluxation in his left shoulder during Saturday night's preseason game against the Chargers, according to ESPN Dallas.
Cowboys' Witten changes people's lives
A combination of modesty and drive off the football field has helped Jason Witten earn Pro Football Weekly's 2010 Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian Award.
Cowboys WR Bryant getting healthy
Cowboys rookie WR Dez Bryant is making a rapid recovery from a sprained right ankle and is optimistic that he'll be able to play in one or two preseason games.
Man coverage suits Cowboys' Jenkins well
CB Mike Jenkins took about as big a leap as you can make a season ago, and playing in the Cowboys' man-coverage scheme helped a lot, as well as better preparation and understanding of the schemes.
Cowboys TE Phillips out for season with torn ACL
The Cowboys suffered their first major injury of the preseason, losing TE John Phillips to a torn ACL that he suffered in Sunday night's Hall of Fame game.
Cowboys beat turnover-prone Bengals
The Dallas Cowboys forced four turnovers, got three field goals from David Buehler and an interception return for a touchdown by Brandon Sharpe for a 16-7 victory over Cincinnati in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night.
Cowboys TE Phillips, Bengals RB Leonard suffer injuries
There were a couple casualties from the first half of Sunday night's Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.
Smith made it to Canton his way
Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith’s rushing record might be the single greatest statistical achievement in football, but it's the way he achieved this near-unbreakable mark that was most impressive.
Spears sprains knee, out 4-6 weeks
Cowboys DE Marcus Spears suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee Thursday in the team's final practice in San Antonio. He's expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks, throwing into doubt his availability for Week One ...
Cowboys rookie Bryant out 4-6 weeks
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant will be out 4-6 weeks after suffering a high right ankle sprain near the end of practice Friday. That means the first-round pick could miss the rest of training camp and possibly be ready for the ...
Bryant injury a big blow to starting aspirations
The high ankle sprain suffered by WR Dez Bryant in the first week of camp was a big blow for the first-round pick, who was off to a great start.
PLAYER NEWS
Bryant has undergone surgery on his broken left index finger after postponing the procedure for the final three games of the season. The team reported Tuesday's successful surgery on its website. Bryant decided to play through the injury because the Cowboys were still in playoff contention. They lost the finale at Washington 28-18 with the NFC East title at stake.|||||||
Bryant broke the finger in the fourth quarter at Cincinnati on Dec. 9 and caught a game-changing touchdown pass after the injury. He had a career-high 224 yards two weeks later against New Orleans. A franchise record-tying touchdown streak of seven games ended against the Redskins. The third-year pro finished with career highs of 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Bryant showed no ill-effects from a broken finger, finishing with nine catches for a career-high 224 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys' loss to New Orleans on Sunday.|||||||
Bryant has been one of the top fantasy receivers down the stretch, with 10 touchdowns in his last seven games.
Bryant says he will play with a broken finger Sunday against Pittsburgh. The Dallas Cowboys receiver was listed as a limited participant in practice Thursday, an upgrade from a day earlier, when he sat out. Dallas coach Jason Garrett said he caught some passes in practice after saying before the workout he didn't think Bryant would. Bryant said in the locker room after practice that the "only thing y'all need to know is I'm playing."|||||||
The third-year pro fractured his left index finger in last weekend's 20-19 win at Cincinnati. He caught a touchdown after getting injured. Bryant practiced with a padded white glove that had the tip of the finger exposed.
Bryant is seeing another doctor to help determine if he can play the rest of this season with a broken finger on his left hand.|||||||
Coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday that the team and the player are getting more medical information to figure out the best way to handle the situation. He says Bryant's health now and going forward are "huge factors" in making a decision. Bryant broke his finger in Sunday's victory at Cincinnati, though he returned a few plays after the injury and caught a touchdown.
Bryant hauled in six receptions for 98 yards and two more TDs in Sunday night's 38-33 win over Philadelphia.|||||||
Bryant now has six scores over his last four games and is finally living up to his enormous potential. He should be considered a top-10 option down the stretch.
