The Dallas Cowboys should try to sign CeeDee Lamb before prices for star wide receivers skyrocket.
Talented wideouts, such as Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown (three years, $96M) and Detroit’s Amon-Ra St. Brown (four years, $120.01M), signed lucrative extensions this offseason. Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson — entering the final year of his rookie contract — is next in line.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested three-time Pro Bowler Jefferson could receive $90M-$100M on a new deal over the next three years. Breer added if Jefferson signs an extension before Lamb, the Cowboys WR’s price tag may increase significantly.
This season, Lamb will make $17.991M in the final year of his rookie contract, below his market value. Spotrac estimates his market value is a four-year deal worth $33.7M annually.
During a recent appearance on Cowboys edge-rusher Micah Parsons’ podcast “The Edge,” Lamb said he wants to become one of the highest-paid WRs in the league. He also skipped the beginning of OTAs on Tuesday and isn’t expected to return until mini-camp, via Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The Cowboys could franchise tag Lamb in 2025, but solidifying the three-time Pro Bowler’s future makes more sense. In 17 games last season, he recorded a league-high 135 receptions for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdown catches.