Dez Bryant undergoes surgery early Monday evening

Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant underwent surgery early Monday evening to repair the fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot he suffered in Sunday night’s win over the Giants.

Head coach Jason Garrett and other club officials have announced a four-to-six week time frame for his return. Sources said six week appears to be the most reasonable estimate but concede the Pro Bowl receiver could be out for up to eight weeks, putting his return in early November.

Bryant appeared to suffer the injury in the first minute of the fourth quarter after picking up a five-yard reception on a crossing pattern. The injury, commonly known as a Jones fracture, requires a screw be placed in the foot.

The injury ends a streak of 63-consecutive regular season starts for Bryant. His last absence came in Week 2 of the 2011 against the San Francsico 49ers.

DeMarcus Lawrence suffered a similar injury last season and was out for seven weeks. Receiver Michael Crabtree, now with the Oakland Raiders, was out even longer due to complications.

If Bryant is able to return in six weeks, that would make him available for the Cowboys rematch against the Giants on Oct. 25.

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