Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant said he would not accept a reduction in pay going forward, the pass catcher told reporters including ESPN’s Todd Archer on Wednesday. 
“I haven’t heard no talk about that but if it comes, I don’t know, probably not,” Bryant said. “Hell naw, man. I believe in me.”
Archer notes the three-time Pro Bowl receiver is set to make $12.5 MM while counting $16.5 MM toward the team’s salary cap in 2018. If the Cowboys release him, the team can free up $8.5 million or $12 million if he is cut after June 1.
Between 2012-14, Bryant was among the game’s best wideouts, posting at least 85 catches, 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns in each season. This season has been one to forget, however, with No. 88 amassing just 66 grabs for 815 yards and six touchdowns through Week 16. While the team focuses more on the run now than it did in years past, Bryant has still been inconsistent with frustrating drops and an inability to get open. The receiver placed most of the blame on the scheme rather than his chemistry with second-year quarterback Dak Prescott, David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports (Twitter link).
Bryant said he plans on sitting down with owner Jerry Jones and head coach Jason Garrett to discuss his fit in the team’s scheme. This will be a situation to keep tabs on in the offseason.
If The Hoodie from New England had Dez he would cut him in a heartbeat after these last 2 years. Bad drops / fumbles at the worst possible times. Tantrums on the sidelines and in the huddles. Can’t be good for Dak. Only problem is there’s not a lot behind Dez on Cowboy wideouts. Need to draft a beast in April
You ain’t lying. I’m cowboys fan and he’s been terrible
A healthy Brice Butler has shown promise in his limited role. Here’s to hoping he gets more time on the field to really showcase what he can do next season.
16 million to play 48 hours of football a season. Thats awesome.
Cut his ass
AGREE
Cowboys would be wise to cut him and move on
Release him, he is a over-rated cry baby. Use his salary to get reliable receiver without crocodile arms.
I love watching the guy throw tantrums and then pout. The Seahawks can fight and argue on the sidelines but they go out and fight for each other on the field not sit on the bench and pout. I can’t see a team paying him what he is going to want to play. Way too many drops and too much baggage to be worth it.
Cut the gramma beater
He will be gone next June. Way overpaid for his results. Used to be a great player, but those days are way behind him.
I can see him in a Redskins uniform now!
He’s another Terrell Owens. Big cry baby.
Pay cut? Hope that doesn’t mean momma’s gonna have to hit the streets to make ends meet again.
Keep him. Trade him at the deadline next year. He has no value right now. Unless you can get a commit from a free agent WR beforehand, hold on to him and see what happens next year.