The Cowboys have a number of key roster decisions to make over the coming days, but the status of CeeDee Lamb is another situation to monitor. The All-Pro receiver’s holdout continues, but Dallas has made an upgraded offer. 
The Cowboys’ latest submission carries an annual average value above $33MM, Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS.com reports. That marks a notable update from the latest offer, one which fell short of that mark. Still, it is another sign of traction being gained as Dallas looks to bring Lamb into the fold in time for Week 1.
As Hill adds, the newest offer is also four years in length. The Cowboys have traditionally favored longer term on monster extensions, but four years has become the preferred length for many high-profile players when they agree to second contracts. Lamb is attached to his fifth-year option for this season, so an extension of that length would keep him in place though 2028. Working out an agreement would take care of one of the Cowboys’ major contract situations.
Dak Prescott is a pending free agent, though he is set to begin the season with his contract as is. The 2023 MVP runner-up is open to negotiating in the fall, and that may be necessary given the limited time remaining between now and Week 1. $60MM per season could be the price point needed to keep Prescott on the books long term, but in any event cost certainty with respect to Lamb will be key as Dallas navigates negotiations with Prescott and edge rusher Micah Parsons.
Justin Jefferson took the receiver market to new heights with a $35MM-per-year Vikings pact. A.J. Brown (Eagles) sits second in AAV at the position, but signs have long pointed to a Lamb accord splitting the pair. The 25-year-old skipped OTAs and minicamp before electing to remain away from the team during training camp. The latter decision has led to daily fines, but Dallas will have the option of waiving those once a deal is in place. A final agreement could be coming soon if this upgraded offer sparks positive negotiations.
Gee, who could have guessed that waiting to extend him would cost them more money.
There’s a reason that Howie rushed to get the Brown and Smith extensions done before Jefferson and rushed to get Hurts extended before a bunch of the other QBs. It’s why the Eagles have been to two super bowls in the past 7 years winning one and the Cowboys were last relevant when people accessed the internet through an AOL disc.
Then people who don’t understand get worked up over dead money, which really isn’t a big deal when it’s strategic void years and an owner who doesn’t mind spending cash. They save so much money by getting their deals done sooner rather than later.
Loved this quote from the Vikings GM last year discussing signing JJ. I guess Jerry isn’t a fan of champagne.
‘“Those aren’t problems. Or at least those are champagne problems.’
I’m sorry, take the 33M change your family’s lives forever and shut up already.
And he took the $34M. Smarter man that I expected.
Smarter than you, it seems.
Lol he took basically what was offered, which I suggested… So sure pal.. I guess?
You told him to take $4 million less and shut up.
Lol that doesn’t even cover the taxes he’ll pay, but hey, YOU’RE the smart one.
Good try kid. Rent free I live in your head considering you reply to 99% of my comments around here.
‘ShuT uP’
More money is more money.
Rent Free.
Whatever you need to tell yourself kid.
You tried…. I’ll catch you on my next comment in a few days. I already know you’ll have something (inaccurate and unimportant) to say. Deuces!
I’m sure you’ll be smugly superior to another fifty NFL personnel before the week is out.
I’m smugly superior to you and that’s all that matters…
Thanks for the alley-oop.
lol. You’re diagnosable.
More like irreplaceable, irresistible, unforgettable, inspiring.
Catch ya on the flip, kid.
Only 33 million?
Hmmmm Why should I buy shirt. He should buy me one.
$33 million is a great offer. Take the offer and get to work.
players don’t care about teams having enough cap space to sign other good players until they get their exorbitant contract signed and the team loses…. then they demand a trade. Cowboys will have to trade Parsons and there will be no pass rush. it’s sad.
They never won anything when he was giving them a huge value surplus. Why should he give up money?
Is there an actual ‘plan’ at Cowboy HQ?
Pay WR, float on QB until spring 25 then deal with LB
OR
Sign WR, let QB test market, pay LB?
OR
Sign WR, replace QB, find another LB that’s younger and cheaper
Parsons is more than just a LB. He’s an inner circle elite defensive player in the whole league.
What a joke 33 million dollars to catch a football but yet almost zero playoff success.