The Dallas Cowboys and Dez Bryant have started negotiations on a new contract, though Jerry Jones tempered expectations that something gets done before the start of the season.

“I don’t know that we have any issues relative to timing there, at all, with any of our contracts,” said Jones.

Bryant, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, is scheduled to make $1.78 million this season. After catching 93 passes for 1,233 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns, Bryant earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl.

Tony Romo said he never considered retirement after undergoing back surgery to repair a herniated disk.

Joe Montana underwent a similar procedure in 1986 and was told he may never play again.

“There’s never a thought about not coming back,” Romo said Friday on the NFL Network. “I’m chasing a dream and a goal and I’m going to do everything I can. If I sacrifice my back and some ribs in the process, but that’s what makes it great.”

The Dallas Cowboys have considered Brian Urlacher, but aren't interested in signing him now.

Urlacher was released by the Chicago Bears a season ago and did not play in the NFL last season.

Urlacher played his whole career in the 4-3 Tampa 2 scheme, which the Cowboys use under Rod Marinelli.