Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant a no-show for MRI, fearing what it would show

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was a no-show for a scheduled MRI on his injured right knee because he was fearful of the results, coach Jason Garrett said on Thursday.

Garrett told reporters that Bryant missed Monday's scheduled MRI, a treatment session and a team meeting after initially sustaining the injury on the second play of Sunday's victory over the Chicago Bears. Bryant had the MRI on Wednesday and was diagnosed with a slight hairline fracture.

"I'm not excusing his behavior. There are repercussions for your actions," Garrett said. "He's a very, very passionate person. He's an emotional person. He didn't handle it the right way."

Players are subject to fines for missing treatment sessions and team meetings. All injured players are required to report the morning after the game for tests, if needed, and treatment.

Garrett told reporters he didn't expect Bryant to practice on Thursday, but did not rule out getting him on the field Friday. That keeps open the option Bryant could be available to play for the Cowboys (2-1) in Sunday's road game against the San Francisco 49ers (1-2).

A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the injury potentially could sideline Bryant up to three weeks.

Another source told ESPN's Ed Werder that the Cowboys want to see how Bryant responds to treatment and that he won't require surgery to fix the fracture.

Bryant was injured when Bears linebacker Christian Jones dragged the receiver down after an 11-yard gain. Bryant missed six plays before returning and finished with three catches for 40 yards, including his first touchdown of the season.