CeeDee Lamb Reacts to Jerry Jones on Contract Status

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has yet to participate in the team's training camp this summer as he seeks a new contract. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed the situation on Thursday, indicating that there is no immediate urgency to finalize a deal. "I don’t have any urgency to get it done," Jones stated, prompting a light-hearted response from Lamb on social media, where he simply replied, "Lol." In a significant move, the Cowboys have placed Lamb on the Reserved/Did Not Report list ahead of their first exhibition game against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday. Lamb is currently set to earn $17.9 million in 2024 under the fifth-year option of his rookie contract. Despite his absence, the Cowboys acknowledge Lamb's commitment, with Jones noting, "We all understand that he’s putting in the time now." Lamb's performance last season was remarkable, as he led the NFL with 135 receptions, totaling 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns, all of which were career highs. Meanwhile, quarterback Dak Prescott is also in a pivotal year, facing a $55.1 million cap hit in 2024 as he enters the final year of his contract. Comparatively, other wide receivers have recently secured lucrative deals, with Brown signing a three-year extension averaging $32 million annually and Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions earning $30 million per year in his latest contract. Lamb's future with the Cowboys remains uncertain as negotiations continue.