The Dallas Cowboys expect to use the franchise tag on Dez Bryant by Monday's deadline.

"I still think that it's probably, you know, would be a stretch to think that we would have something done by Monday and beat the franchise-tag deadline," Stephen Jones said. "Looks like we're eyeing a franchise tag on Dez, but certainly won't stop us from working hard to get a long-term deal."

The Cowboys were close to a "Cowboy-for-Life" deal with Bryant back in late October, but negotiations went back to square one as Bryant fired agent Eugene Parker in favor of Tom Condon, who the Cowboys front office met with this past week.

"Jerry Sr. and myself actually had a meeting with Tom Condon, his agent, Tuesday night." Jones said. "Had a good long visit."

Josh McCown has agreed upon a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.

By signing McCown, the Browns almost certainly won't bring back Brian Hoyer.

McCown has the inside track to start at quarterback for the Browns with Johnny Manziel in rehab.

The Atlanta Falcons have released Harry Douglas.

With Douglas released, the Falcons save $3.5 million off the 2015 cap.

Douglas is one season removed from 1,000 yards but is the third option behind Julio Jones and Roddy White.

Chris Canty has been released by the Baltimore Ravens.

The defensive end was entering the final year of a three-year $8 million contract signed in 2013. Cutting him saves the Ravens $2.66 million on the salary cap, per OverTheCap.com.

Canty has been considering retirement, but he's been working out regularly and intends to play.

The Miami Dolphins have released Brian Hartline.

The veteran wideout was due $5.9 million in 2015. The move saves Miami $3.15 million against the salary cap. The 28-year-old signed a five-year, $30.775 million contract in 2013.

Hartline's role diminished in 2014 with the emergence of Jarvis Landry, catching just 39 passes for 474 yards and two touchdowns.

Matt Hasselbeck has signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

The deal is worth $3 million.

Hasselbeck is Andrew Luck's backup at quarterback.

Steven Jackson has been released by the Atlanta Falcons.

The move saves Atlanta $3.75 million in cap space.

Jackson signed with the Falcons before the 2013 season.

In two seasons, Jackson had 347 carries for 1,250 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and 12 touchdowns.

The Buffalo Bills and Josh McCown are in contract talks.

The negotiations began after the 35-year-old spent the previous two days visiting the Cleveland Browns.

McCown has also visited the Chicago Bears and New York Jets.

Kyle Orton finished the 2014 season as the Bills' starting quarterback, but he's decided to retire.

EJ Manuel is the only experienced quarterback on the Bills' roster.

The Detroit Lions have released Reggie Bush.

Bush signed a four-year deal with the Lions in 2013, but couldn't stay healthy in 2014.

Bush played in 11 games last season with only 76 carries for 297 yards and two touchdowns.

The move saves the Lions $1.7 million in cap room for 2015.

The Green Bay Packers have released A.J. Hawk.

Hawk was a first round pick by the Packers in 2006 out of Ohio State.

“I spent nine great years in Green Bay. I had awesome teammates and coaches and a great medical staff and equipment staff. Many of them have become my closest friends. We won a ton of games, as well as a Super Bowl, and I loved everything about playing for one of the greatest franchises in all of sports,” Hawk said. “The fans in Green Bay are incredible. Between playing at Lambeau Field as well as seeing them on the road, they always supported us. I am looking forward to my next opportunity in the NFL, but I’ll always cherish my years as a Green Bay Packer.”