By Week 1, CeeDee Lamb’s contract situation with the Cowboys should be resolved. It would be “utterly stupid” if CeeDee Lamb isn’t on the field for the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener,
according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Lamb and the Cowboys are engaged in a heated contract dispute. The 25-year-old player is refusing to sign a new contract, insisting that his compensation as one of the best receivers in the game be commensurate.
Lamb, in the last year of his rookie contract, is expected to make $17.9 million the following season. The Minnesota Vikings’ top wide receiver Justin Jefferson set the standard in the offseason with a new contract that pays $35 million annually.
Schefter thinks a deal will be completed before Week 1 because he doesn’t think the parties are that far away. On Monday, August 12, on NFL Live, Schefter stated, “It would be a huge upset if CeeDee Lamb is not there for the start of the regular season.” “At this point, I’m not sure if they can resolve the minor disagreements this week, next week, or the week after. However, this agreement will be completed.
Trending Rumor Points to CeeDee Lamb Landing Lucrative Extension
CeeDee Lamb has not shown up for the Cowboys training camp and is seeking a hefty extension. When discussing the circumstances surrounding Lamb in Dallas, Schefter went one step further and said that things shouldn’t have become as difficult as they have.
Schefter stated, “It would be shocking and completely foolish if it wasn’t completed in time for the regular season to begin.” “It’s sad that it took as long as it did, but it’s difficult to believe that they can’t close this deal. He still has a year left on his contract.
Everyone was anticipating it. We are aware of the appropriate number. It ought to be easy to complete. And everyone is fully expecting that it will be completed and completed in time for the regular season to begin. Thus, until then, this is just a bunch of noise.
Schefter’s outburst coincided with a fresh report of a Lamb expansion originating from the now-famous X account @PrettyRickey213. The “insider,” who wished to remain unnamed, said that Lamb’s tenure with the Cowboys is almost over in a tweet.
While everyone in the NFL waits to hear about Brandon Aiyuk’s situation, Rickey can reveal that CeeDee Lamb has received an offer from the Cowboys for a four-year contract worth $33.5 million annually.
The account stated, “I would be surprised if this isn’t resolved soon.” If that turns out to be accurate, only time will tell, but it might also be a reasonable assumption. Lamb would become the second-highest paid receiver in the league, only to Jefferson, as a result.
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Clarifies Stance on Lamb
Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, explained his position on CeeDee Lamb. The Cowboys have handled the talks with Lamb improperly, especially owner Jerry Jones.
Recently, Jones was forced to retract a statement in which he stated he didn’t feel there was a “urgency” to settle Lamb’s case. On August 11, Jones stated, “I think I got in trouble the other day when I said, ‘Look, we’re not urgent about CeeDee.'”
“Well, nobody values CeeDee’s presence on the field more than I do. However, allow me to say this: If he had been here for [training camp], he wouldn’t be snapping out of it today.
“When you identify important players, you need to apply judgment. This allows the younger players an opportunity to try it out. We are fully aware of CeeDee’s abilities, and he has practiced with Dak. Thus, he wouldn’t be present here.
Really, it is unrelated to his contract in any way. On September 8, the Cowboys play the Cleveland Browns in the first game of the regular season. When they step onto the field, they’ll want to see Lamb in uniform.
For Heavy.com, J.R. DeGroote covers the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Browns. After earning his degree from Arizona State, he worked for SBNation and Bleacher Report before gaining decades of expertise in digital media. For his sports photography and reporting, he has received numerous state, regional, and national awards.
