CeeDee Lamb’s has an undying love for football! While the  Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver Lamb is currently seeking a new contract, he has never backed down to proclaim his deep admiration for the sport. Lamb entered the elite NFL world, when the Dallas Cowboys drafted him 17 overall in 2020, as he switched from his previous team Oklahoma Sooners. And his impact was immediate; with the Cowboys he set single-season records, securing 122 receptions and 1651 receiving yards.

While his recent contract holdout has reached no conclusion yet, he took to his Instagram handle, @cee2x to staunchly affirm, “don’t get it confused I love this.” And, indeed, it is his love for the sport that makes him the best, which pushes him to demand the right compensation for it. According to CBA, Lamb will be fined roughly $100,000, for skipping the mandatory minicamp in June, He faces a daily fine of $50,000 that cannot be rescinded for every day missed in training camp

As the Cowboys are preparing for the upcoming season, Lamb is skipping the Cowboys’ offseason program and minicamp. And, he has come forth to convince his fans that he still loves football, via his IG story posting a picture of himself, donning a Balenciaga tee.

Lamb believes that he deserves to be among the highest-paid non-QBs in the NFL. He has entered the culminating year of his rookie contract, due to make $17.99 million. Talking about his stance, Lamb remarked, “I can’t give you no numbers right now, but I’ll tell you this, [I want to be] one of the top-paid receivers for sure, if not the [highest-paid receiver].” He is ready to persevere, adding, “That’s always the goal.”

Now, as the Cowboys are entering a critical year with head coach Mike McCarthy who is also serving the last year of his contract, is under pressure to deliver results after disappointing playoff failures. All eyes are set on the dynamics of Lamb’s contract, with Prescott’s contract too inlimbo.

Repercussions of CeeDee Lamb’s Contract Holdout

The Cowboys are intensely struggling since their 2023 playoff loss. And, the concerning slow pace of free agent signings is adding to the list of their challenges. Most of the key players, besides Lamb, like Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons are also looking to sign new contracts.

Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones, however, has made a statement to support Lamb’s and Parsons’ demands. “Both of them, rightfully so, believe they should be the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league,” he remarked. “Totally respect that. So very difficult situations that we’re trying to work through with them.”

Lamb is coming off the best season of his career, setting a team record and leading the league with 135 receptions for 1,745 yards, a second best in the NFL. He also scored 14 touchdowns in earning first-team All-Pro honors.

And, it is in the wake of Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson, who made an exorbitant deal, with an average annual salary of $35 million. If the Cowboys seek to improve their performance, Lamb’s participation is crucial for the team’s offense to secure playoff wins hopefully this season. And Lamb is hoping to get the bag aswell this season.