http://nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/collective-bargaining-agreement-2011-2020.pdf
2011 National Football League Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 46, Commissioner Discipline, Section 1 (a), League Discipline: Notwithstanding anything stated in Article 43:
All disputes involving a fine or
suspension imposed upon a player for conduct on the playing field (other than as described in Subsection (b) below)
or involving action taken against a player by the Commissioner for conduct detrimental to the integrity of, or public confidence in, the game of professional football, will be processed to the player, with a copy to the NFLPA. Within three (3) business days following such written notification, the player affected thereby, or the NFLPA with the player's approval, may appeal in writing to the Commissioner.
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While the above pertains moreso to discipline resulting from on-field transgressions, it should offer some retrospective for why Jerry Jones will not be imposing discipline onto Dez Bryant before Commissioner Goodell does. This should be taken into account along with what was posted on an earlier date
here.
In other words, it is [strike]highly[/strike] extremely unlikely that Jones will punish Bryant in any way before Goodell takes any action, should he decide to do so.
Additionally, as amazing as some cannot seemingly contemplate, Dez Bryant is an employee of the Dallas Cowboys awaiting the legal ramifications of his alleged incident. To impose team punishment before his case has concluded would imply knowledge of Bryant's "guilt."
Such action would be ill-advised since it would be completely illogical. The franchise wants Bryant available for every game without limitation (e.g. suspension). If there is a remote chance of that happening, it will do everything in its power to make that a reality. Doing nothing serves that purpose.