Patrick Crayton's Cousin Missing

Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton is dealing with a crisis Wednesday night.

Crayton, who will compete for Dallas' No. 2 wideout spot this summer, is searching for his missing 25-year old cousin. Brannon Crayton, who has autism, was last seen on Wednesday afternoon in his hometown of Richardson, Texas.

Crayton said his cousin wouldn't hurt anyone and is harmless, but wants him to return home safely.

A February 2007 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said more than 1.5 million Americans live with effects of autism spectrum disorder.

The same report said in a survey of eight-year-olds in 2000 and 2002, that autism had risen to one in every 150 American children and almost one in 94 boys.

"Any assistance the public can offer in Dallas is greatly appreciative," said Fred Lyles, Crayton's agent. "We've contacted the local police and they are doing all they can to find him. The family, including Patrick, is out in the neighborhood looking for Brandon."