CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Dez Bryant is no longer on the front burner for the Browns, but not because Josh Gordon has returned to the team, a league source told cleveland.com.

Bryant left town without a contract on Friday, and the two sides did not come close to an agreement. Bryant is seeking a one-year "prove-it'' deal and wants to play for a contender. But the asking price may be too high for the Browns. In April, Bryant turned down a three-year, $21 million offer from the Ravens.

The three-time Pro Bowler will remain on the Browns' radar, but they're not expected to sign him anytime soon.

Coach Hue Jackson said on a conference call Saturday that Gordon's return wouldn't preclude the Browns from signing Bryant, but it appears that ship has sailed for now.

"No, I think one has nothing to do with the other in my opinion,'' Jackson said. "Again, things will unfold as they will. The most important thing we know is that Josh is here, and again, we've had a good conversation with Dez and until he's a Cleveland Brown, I can only worry about the guys that are on this football team.''

Gordon returned to the Browns on Saturday from a long stint in treatment at the University of Florida. He's on the active/non-football injury list, meaning he can start practicing as soon as his doctors clear him.

Jackson said 'there's a chance' Gordon can be ready for the opener if he's cleared in time to prepare. Currently, he can attend meetings and workouts, but not participate in practice.

Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowler cut by the Cowboys in April, visited the Browns on Thursday and Friday but left without a contract. The two sides were impressed with each other and had a good visit, but if they had been close on a deal, he probably would have signed by now.

The Browns will continue to look at receivers because no one is sure if Gordon will stick around for the whole season.

"I'm confident that he's here and I think that's the most important part,'' said Jackson. "You know, how long he stays, only Josh knows that, but I think he's in a much better place. I think we feel very good about where he is, but again, all those things, as you guys know, are always fluid. That's always a concern, but at the same time, we're here to support, help and try to create the right environments for Josh."