MX23RW : Thursday, July 4 10:26:52| >> :600:25281642:25281642:

Stephen Jones: 'There is a divide between Dallas Cowboys, Dez Bryant'

Dallas Cowboys executive vice-president Stephen Jones admits that Dez Bryant's contract dispute has caused a divide between the club and the player.

Dallas Cowboys executive vice-president Stephen Jones has conceded that there is a "divide" between the club and wide receiver Dez Bryant over his contract.

The NFC East side were unable to come to a long-term agreement with the All-Pro before free agency so they designated him with the franchise tag to keep him under contract for the 2015 season.

However, talks over a new contract have not progressed, and Bryant has threatened to miss regular-season matches if he does not receive a deal by the July 15 deadline.

Jones has admitted that the threats of the 26-year-old are not overly concerning, and he still remains hopeful that they can come to terms in the near future.

He told SiriusXM NFL Radio: "I don't listen to any of that. Right now there's just too big of a divide.

"This is the tough side of our game. Our goal is to sign Dez Bryant long term and we know that's his goal as well."

Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett has echoed the thoughts of Jones by insisting that Bryant's love of football will see him return to the team.

ID:228519: cacheID:228519:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2290:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett on December 23, 2012
Read Next:
Jason Garrett not worried by Dez Bryant threat
>
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Spain
vs.
Germany
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Portugal
vs.
France
Saturday, July 6
 
5pm
 
8pm
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Sunday, July 14


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!