Why is CeeDee Lamb not reporting to Cowboys camp?
The wide receiver is scheduled to earn just shy of $18 million, but is now looking to become one of the highest paid in his position.
The Dallas Cowboys will start their training camp this week in Oxnard, California, but they will be without CeeDee Lamb due to a contract dispute.
CeeDee seething over Cowboys contract
According to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lamb will not attend the Cowboys’ training camp because he has been unable to agree on a contract extension.
Sources: Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, who has been unable to land the type of contract extension that other wide receivers have, is not expected to report to training camp Wednesday with the rest of his team. Lamb is entering the last year of a deal scheduled to pay him $17.99 million… pic.twitter.com/lK5B64X65o
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2024
The wide receiver from Oklahoma is scheduled to earn $17.99 million in the 2024 season, which will be the final year of his rookie contract. The wide receiver market is being driven by Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, who will receive $35 million per season between 2025 and 2028. It is likely that Lamb is seeking an annual salary exceeding $30 million per season.
Lamb’s performance makes him deserving of a high-value contract. The three-time Pro Bowl invitee has amassed 5,145 yards with 32 touchdowns after catching 395 passes thrown his way. Additionally, he has accumulated 318 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
In 2023, he finished third in the voting for Offensive Player of the Year, behind Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers and Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins. He also received his first nomination to the NFL’s All-Pro First Team after leading the league in receptions with 135.
Pay CeeDee Lamb. It’s that simple. pic.twitter.com/uMHAILk2fp
— Michael Bier (@MichaelJBier) July 24, 2024
Who are the other Dallas Cowboys wide receivers for 2024?
Without Lamb, the Cowboys’ receiving corps loses significant talent. The wide receiver who accumulated the most yards behind him in 2023 was Brandin Cooks with 657. The other available WRs are Jalen Tolbert (268), KaVontae Turpin (127), and Jalen Brooks (64).
Dallas added Ryan Flournoy in the sixth round of the Draft. Additionally, they signed two undrafted rookies, Cam Johnson and Corey Crooms.
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