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In 2023, the Dallas Cowboys finished 12-5, first in the NFC East. That gave the Cowboys a home playoff game vs. the seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers. Dallas lost 48-32 and spoiled yet another successful regular season. One major talking point for the Cowboys this summer has been the absence of WR CeeDee Lamb.
The 25-year-old was one of the best WRs in the NFL last season with a league-leading 135 receptions. Several players at Lamb’s position have been paid this offseason, including who some believe is the league’s #1 WR, Justin Jefferson. At a joint practice with the Rams this week, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked about CeeDee Lamb’s continued holdout. He told the media has has no sense of urgency to get a deal done with Lamb. Not what Cowboys fans want to hear.
When will CeeDee Lamb receive his long-term deal from Dallas?
lol. https://t.co/AJQqCTtTe8
— CeeDee Lamb (@_CeeDeeThree) August 8, 2024
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb went to X to voice his frustration. A Cowboys beat reporter posted a picture of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his quote about Lamb’s contract situation. Dallas’ All-Pro WR simply quoted that post and put “lol”. CeeDee Lamb is set to enter the final season of his rookie deal with the Cowboys, He’s set to make $17.99 million in 2024. However, Lamb knows he’s worth way more than what his salary will be. Lamb is just as talented, if not better than other WRs who signed long-term deals this offseason. Vikings’ Justin Jefferson got a four-year, $140 million deal.
That will pay Jefferson $35 million a season. Making him the highest-paid player in the NFL in terms of annual average value. Dallas’ CeeDee Lamb feels he’s in the company of Jefferson after his first-team All-Pro campaign in 2023. Lamb had 135 receptions, 1.749 yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns. With that production, Lamb was one of two receivers along with the Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown to earn a first-team All-Pro selection. St. Brown got a…
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Author : Zach Wolpin
Publish date : 2024-08-09 15:38:39
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