CeeDee Lamb Expected to Hold Out of Cowboys Training Camp Amid Contract Dispute

Oxnard, California – Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is anticipated to miss the start of training camp, as he has yet to secure a contract extension comparable to those of other top receivers. Lamb, entering the final year of his current deal worth $17.99 million, was not on the team’s charter flight to camp, signaling a potential holdout. While the official status of his absence will be confirmed on Wednesday, the Cowboys have prepared for this possibility. Lamb's absence from the mandatory minicamp in June resulted in fines totaling approximately $100,000, which the team can choose to rescind. However, under the collective bargaining agreement, he faces a daily fine of $50,000 for each day he misses training camp. Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith acknowledged Lamb's importance to the team, emphasizing the need for teammates to maintain high standards in his absence. Recent contract negotiations between the Cowboys and Lamb's agent have not yet yielded a deal that would make Lamb the highest-paid receiver in franchise history, despite the market being reset by Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson, who signed a four-year, $140 million contract. Lamb's performance last season was remarkable, leading the league with 135 receptions and earning first-team All-Pro honors, which adds pressure to the ongoing negotiations. The Cowboys' first practice is scheduled for Thursday, and the team is focused on preparing for the season while awaiting Lamb's decision.