NFL reporter exhibits why CeeDee Lamb isn’t always dashing to sign new contract
Star vast receiver CeeDee Lamb may additionally prolong contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys to score an even better payday.
During a Saturday episode of “NFL Live,” Jeremy Fowler said Lamb — entering the final year of his rookie deal — “appears to be ready on [Minnesota Vikings WR] Justin Jefferson” before he signs a new contract.
Jefferson, a three-time Pro Bowler, is in save for a rewarding extension after elite wideouts such as Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown (three years, $96M) and Detroit’s Amon-Ra St. Brown (four years, $120.01M), signed new deals.
Because Jefferson is additionally going into the last 12 months of a rookie contract, the St. Brown deal is simpler to follow to his situation,” Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated wrote. “And on the grounds that Jefferson is owed $19.743M on his fifth-year option, the apples-to-apples equivalent of his deal to St. Brown would carry him about $80M over the next three years. Give him the bump for—all due recognize to St. Brown—being a better player, and ready an greater year…do you go to $90M over the subsequent three years? Or $100M?”
If the Vikings give Jefferson $90M or $100M over the subsequent three years, Lamb could command a comparable deal. In 17 video games remaining season, he logged a league-high a hundred thirty five receptions for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdown catches, incomes his 1/3 consecutive Pro Bowl nod.
Dallas, however, mustn’t wait to sign Lamb. While the Cowboys choose to solidify their future with the 25-year-old pass-catcher, they have to ensure they have ample cap space to preserve their roster intact.
In 2025, edge-rusher Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland enter the remaining yr of their rookie deals.
