Crayton’s Agent Denies Motivation For Absence

Fred Lyles, the agent representing Cowboys' receiver Patrick Crayton, has denied that his client left the team's voluntary offseason conditioning program in order to send Dallas a message.

Per Clarence Hill at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Lyles admitted that Crayton was indeed absent from Valley Ranch, but insisted that it had nothing to do with rampant rumors concerning a potential trade. Rather, Lyles said, Crayton was working out on his own at the Michael Johnson Center in McKinney, preparing for the upcoming season regardless of what uniform he's in when it commences.

Additionally, Lyles denies that Crayton asked for a trade--according to his account, Crayton only asked to help in the process when he discovered that the team had been shopping him.

"We found out they were shopping him and then only then did we request permission to assist them in getting a trade," Lyles said, per the Star-Telegram. "He is under contact. He plans to fulfill his contract. In no way is he holding out and trying to make a statement."

Regarding Crayton's wish to meet with Jerry Jones, Lyles said that the receiver wants to clarify his role on the team. According to his agent, Crayton will return to Valley Ranch next week to participate in throwing drills.

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