Bryant started the 2017 season with two receptions for 43 yards in the 19–3 victory over the New York Giants on NBC Sunday Night Football.
During a Week 9 28–17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Bryant sprained his ankle, and was sidelined for the rest of the game.

On November 30, against the Washington Redskins, Bryant passed Bob Hayes for the Cowboys franchise record for receiving touchdowns.
Overall, he played in all 16 games in the 2017 season and recorded 69 receptions for 838 yards and six touchdowns as the Cowboys finished with a 9–7 record and missed the playoffs.

The Cowboys released Bryant on April 13, 2018, after eight seasons with the team.
Bryant started the 2017 season with two receptions for 43 yards in the 19–3 victory over the New York Giants on NBC Sunday Night Football. During a Week 9 28–17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Bryant sprained his ankle, and was sidelined for the rest of the game.
On November 30, against the Washington Redskins, Bryant passed Bob Hayes for the Cowboys franchise record for receiving touchdowns. Overall, he played in all 16 games in the 2017 season and recorded 69 receptions for 838 yards and six touchdowns as the Cowboys finished with a 9–7 record and missed the playoffs.
The Cowboys released Bryant on April 13, 2018, after eight seasons with the team.
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