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Why Dez Bryant’s Silence During 2025 NFL Holdouts Is Raising Eyebrows

Dez Bryant—once the face of high-stakes NFL holdouts—is noticeably absent from the latest wave of wide receiver contract standoffs.

Dez Bryant of Dallas Cowboys practices - ESPN

With stars like Tee Higgins, CeeDee Lamb, and Brandon Aiyuk threatening to sit out, fans expected Dez to chime in. Instead, he offered only a cryptic tweet:
“Back in my day, holdouts meant something.”

Dallas Cowboys and star WR CeeDee Lamb agree to multiyear deal

The comment landed with a thud. Dez, once a fierce advocate for WR leverage, now watches from the sidelines as the movement he helped spark gains momentum without him. Some expected him to return as a mentor or media voice. He didn’t.

“Dez used to lead these fights. His silence feels loud,” one NFC East exec told us off record.

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The holdout drama is boiling. Dez’s absence doesn’t go unnoticed—especially in Dallas, where fans still hold his legacy close. Whether he’s staying quiet out of respect or disengagement, the moment feels like a missed opportunity.

As this offseason’s contract chaos unfolds, one thing’s clear: the WR holdout era is evolving, and Dez Bryant—willingly or not—is no longer part of the conversation.

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