Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant may finally resolve his contract concern with his team, as statements from co-player, Tony Romo, and other sources hint about a positive outcome.

The Texas-born NFL player received a franchise tag of $12.823 million in 2015, meaning, he is guaranteed of a salary that much for this season, and, if he will be tagged again next year, the pay will be 20 percent more of his base salary, or $15.25 million, informed CBS Sports in an article in March.

However, a franchise tag is a double-edged sword in football, as a team is only allowed to tag one player each season, per league's rule, noted Bleacher Report. Thus, a franchise tagged player's contract is not that all secured as he may not be tagged year after year after year due to the limitation of the rule. He may even be released after just one high-paying year, stated USA Today. That is why, Bryant, whose motto is "Cowboys for Life," wants a contract with more security, rather than a high salary that comes with a franchise tag.

Bryant's agents, Tom Condon and Kim Miale of Roc Nation, met with the Cowboys front office for the first time in almost four months, ESPN reported, citing several sources.

The Cowboys' quarterback, Tony Romo, thinks Bryant, who was absent in the offseason due to his stand on the matter, will settle his negotiation issues with Dallas before its July 15 deadline.

"The NFL is a business, it really is. You'll see that side sometimes, with DeMarco leaving and Dez not being part of the offseason. I think it will work out with Dez," Romo told the media during a press conference held in his high school, as quoted on MyRacineCounty.com.

Although Romo has no part in the negotiation process, his view on the matter still carries weight, being the Cowboys' starting quarterback, noted CBS Sports. Aside from having an access with both parties, as mentioned by the site, he may still be privy of some information. This knowledge could help him effectively carry out his role for the team as well and lead them to a possible appearance in the Super Bowl this season.

Cowboy radio announcer Brad Sham also expressed his views on the issue.

"I have always thought it was going to be worked out. He wants to play. And I know you guys probably know more than I do about who's talking to who, but I have always thought they would have a long-term deal for Dez before July 15," Sham told "Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan" [KRLD-FM], according to The Dallas Morning News.

Moreover, sources of Fox Sports claimed that Bryant's "wait is almost over." The wide receiver and the the Dallas football team management may reportedly be agreeing to a deal, which is "maybe worth $100 million spread over seven years." The site's sources shared that an announcement about this huge contract may happen anytime soon, and of course, before the July 15 set deadline.

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