Dez Bryant took part in a limited portion of Thursday's OTAs, ESPN.com reports.

Bryant took part in a limited portion of Thursday's OTAs, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Bryant, who hasn't signed his franchise tender, probably won't participate in full until he agrees to a long-term deal, which has to be worked out by July 15. If no agreement is reached by that date, he'll have to play under the one-year, $12.823 million tender, and the Cowboys will risk losing him next offseason. Bryant's participation in OTAs, while only partial, is seemingly indicative of confidence that he'll get his massive contract. With the salary cap rising, and the 26-year-old superstar coming off of three straight seasons of 1,200+ yards and 12+ touchdowns, the Cowboys will likely find a way to make it work.