Lamb Secures Massive Four-Year, $136 Million Extension

Cowboys fans can breathe a sigh of relief today with the news that superstar wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has agreed to a massive four-year, $136 million contract extension, with $100 million guaranteed. After a period of uncertainty, where negotiations seemed to be at a standstill, the two sides have finally come to an agreement. Lamb had made it clear that he wouldn’t play without a new contract, and for a time, it looked like the Cowboys might not meet his demands.

Now set to earn $34 million per year, Lamb becomes the second-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, trailing only Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson. With this hefty price tag come heightened expectations, especially when wearing the iconic No. 88 for America’s Team. Lamb will need to build on his exceptional 2023 season with another dominant performance in 2024. Last year, he led the league with 135 receptions and ranked in the top three in both receiving yards (1,749) and touchdowns (12).

Since joining the NFL out of the University of Oklahoma in 2020, Lamb has been nothing short of dominant. His connection with quarterback Dak Prescott ranks among the NFL’s best, and with the duo entering their fifth year together, expectations for postseason success are higher than ever. Last year, Dallas suffered a heartbreaking first-round loss to the Packers, and the Cowboys are counting on Lamb to help overcome their playoff woes and compete for a Super Bowl in the near future.

With Prescott’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, Dallas’ front office must now turn its attention to securing its franchise quarterback. Prescott has hinted at the possibility of playing for a new team and has stated that he would welcome a change if that’s the inevitable outcome. However, with Lamb now signed long-term, the Cowboys may feel more inclined to commit to this core group for the foreseeable future. While a new deal for Prescott may not be imminent, discussions will likely continue after the season. For now, the focus is on winning Week 1 against the Browns, and the Prescott-Lamb duo will be expected to hit the ground running as they aim to start the year with a victory.