Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb Reach Multi-Year Agreement, Ending Contract Holdout.
OXNARD, Calif. CeeDee Lamb made it clear he wanted to remain with the Dallas Cowboys for a long time to come, and he’s getting his wish. Ending his summer holdout, the two-time All-Pro receiver has agreed to terms on a new multi-year deal that will keep him in North Texas, only one day prior to the team undergoing its first official practice of camp in Frisco putting him in the same tax bracket as the best receivers in the entire NFL.
He is now ready, and eager, to report to the facility; and with little time to ramp up as the Cowboys prepare to take on the Cleveland Browns in 13 days.
The deal lands at four years with max value of $136 million with a $38 million signing bonus, and $100 million guaranteed, per multiple reports that include NFL.com.
The club initially opted to exercise Lamb’s fifth-year option for 2024, but will no longer need it Justin Jefferson’s and Tyreek Hill’s megadeals landing this summer to serve as a catalyst to propelling Lamb’s extension to completion in Dallas. The news comes not long after owner and general manager Jerry Jones made headlines regarding his answer to the question of “urgency” regarding getting the deal done, and Lamb offering up a digital laugh in response.
Jones then reframed his comments, and it’s the prediction from executive vice president and director of player personnel Stephen Jones that held the most true in stating there was always “zero thought of Lamb not being a Dallas Cowboy”.
Following Dak Prescott’s assurance that CeeDee Lamb would “get his money,” and Micah Parsons’ guarantee that Lamb would “suit up for the Dallas Cowboys” in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns, the holdout over Lamb’s contract has ended.
In early April, despite being absent from the Cowboys’ voluntary offseason conditioning while training elsewhere, Lamb expressed his commitment to the team. “Winning I’m looking forward to winning and being out there with my guys, and making another run at this thing,” he said. “… Yeah, I’ll be in Dallas!”
A former 17th overall pick out of Oklahoma in 2020, Lamb quickly made an impact as a rookie and has continued to excel. The 25-year-old has amassed 3,396 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns over his three-year career, averaging 13.1 yards per reception. He has earned two Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro nod.
In 2022, Lamb solidified his role as the Cowboys’ top wide receiver, achieving career highs in receiving yards (1,359) and touchdowns (9). His performance, alongside running back Tony Pollard, contributed to the Cowboys’ offense ranking first in points per game after Dak Prescott’s return from injury in Week 7.
The Cowboys have since added Brandin Cooks in the offseason to complement Lamb, aiming for a resurgence alongside Michael Gallup. However, with Gallup now released and third-round pick Jalen Tolbert expected to take on a prominent role in 2024, the receiving corps has become younger and less experienced.
Lamb’s 2023 season saw him exceed his previous performance, setting new career highs in receiving yards (1,749), touchdowns (12), and several other statistical categories, reinforcing the importance of keeping him in a Cowboys’ uniform.
