MRI on Dez Bryant's Knee Delayed

By ESPN

The MRI on Dez Bryant's injured right knee was delayed because the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver was absent from Monday's treatment for injured players and Tuesday's meetings, sources confirmed.

Bryant was hurt in Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears, and injured players are required to report for treatment on Monday, even though it is the players' day off. The Cowboys had a conditioning workout and meetings on Tuesday, but Bryant was unable to get to an MRI since the team does not yet have an imaging device at its new facility.

The MRI took place Wednesday morning. Bryant was diagnosed with a hairline fracture of his tibial plateau in his right leg near the knee, according to a source.

Coach Jason Garrett refused to get into the reason for the delay when asked multiple times earlier Wednesday. Left guard La'el Collins, who suffered a sprained right big toe in Sunday's game, had his MRI performed Monday, and the Cowboys knew of a treatment plan the same day.

Players are subject to fines for missing meetings and treatment sessions.

Chicago Bears

Quarterback Jay Cutler's thumb injury is the Bears' biggest question mark. Cutler sustained ligament damage and bruising in his right thumb, and he was inactive against the Cowboys last Sunday. Cutler himself admitted that his thumb sprain prevented him from properly gripping and controlling the football. But Cutler hates to miss time. He wants to play Sunday when the Bears host the Lions. Will the thumb cause him problems? Coach John Fox has to balance Cutler's desire to return vs. what is best for the team. -- Jeff Dickerson

Indianapolis Colts

The Colts have injury concerns with the starting right side of their offensive line. Right tackle Joe Reitz (back) and right guard Denzelle Good (back) both missed practice Wednesday. Good missed last week's game against San Diego and Reitz left the game early. There's a chance the Colts will start rookie Joe Haeg at right tackle and Jonotthan Harrison at right guard if Reitz and Good miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville in London. -- Mike Wells