In a blockbuster deal, CeeDee Lamb has solidified his future with the Dallas Cowboys, making him the second highest-paid non-QB in NFL history behind Justin Jefferson. Despite the offseason chatter and rumors swirling around his potential departure, Lamb, at just 25 years old, is gearing up for his fifth season with America’s Team.
Coming off a career year where he led the league with 135 receptions, scored 13 touchdowns, and finished second in receiving yards with 1,749, Lamb has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with. In his four seasons with the Cowboys, he has amassed 395 receptions, 32 touchdowns, and has averaged 78 receiving yards per game in 66 appearances.
With Lamb’s lucrative new contract in place, he joins a group of eight wide receivers who have secured top deals this offseason. The leader of the pack is Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, who inked a record-breaking $140 million contract, setting a new standard for non-quarterback deals in NFL history.
For Cowboys fans, Lamb’s return is a sigh of relief. The team heavily relies on his playmaking ability to ignite their offense, especially with other receivers like Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert falling in the average spectrum. Lamb’s presence on the field can make or break the Cowboys’ success this season.
Despite the Cowboys’ strong regular-season showings with three consecutive 12-5 seasons, their postseason struggles have been glaring. The last time they made it to an NFC Conference Finals was back in January 1996. As they gear up for another season, all eyes are on Dak Prescott, whose looming contract negotiations could shake up the team’s future.
Prescott, in the final year of his current deal, is expected to command around $55 million per year in his next contract. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones faces a tough decision on whether to commit to Prescott or explore other options for the upcoming season. The quarterback’s performance this year will undoubtedly shape the Cowboys’ trajectory.
But it’s not just Prescott commanding attention. 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons is also set to negotiate a new contract next year, projected to be the largest ever for a defensive player. Parsons, with an average of 13 sacks per year over three seasons, has been a pivotal force in the Cowboys’ defense.
The Cowboys kick off their season with a tough road game against the Browns, followed by home matchups against the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens. These early games could set the tone for what promises to be a season filled with high stakes and pivotal moments for America’s Team. CeeDee Lamb’s return marks just the beginning of an intriguing chapter in the Dallas Cowboys saga.