CeeDee Lamb finally got the contract he wanted. A big contract, making him the second highest paid receiver in the NFL.
Dallas was in a hurry to re-sign its top receiver before the start of the season. CeeDee Lamb wanted a salary that reflected his status as an NFL star. Finally, after months of negotiations, the deal fell through.
Lamb is being given a four-year, $136 million contract extension, according to ESPN.
With a signing bonus of $38 million and a guaranteed salary of $100 million, the receiver becomes the second skill player the highest paid in the league just behind Justin Jefferson and his 35 million per year.
CeeDee Lamb, one of the Cowboys' stars
In 2023, Lamb caught 135 passes for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns in 17 regular-season games, earning him Pro Bowl and All-Pro nods.
However, he's not the only hot topic for the Cowboys this offseason. Dallas still needs to clarify its position on Dak Prescott and reach an agreement with its quarterback to stabilize the pillars of its offense. Before the season starts in the best case scenario.
