After Dallas Cowboys’ Ceedee Lamb Justifies the Legendary ‘88 Club’ Lore, Dak Prescott Claims Its “Only the Beginning”

There’s a new partnership in the NFL that is taking center stage. With the Dallas Cowboys completing their annihilation over the Giants, there were new heroes that emerged in the game. What will go down in record books as one of the best opening games in NFL history There was one player who weaved magic all around with his stellar performance.

It also coincides with another significant achievement for the special Cowboys athlete. The team’s right behind their 24-year-old wide receiver. He also received a special shootout from the team’s prolific quarterback. It will inspire the youngster to carry on from where he left off against the Giants. The team will lock horns with the New York Jets on September 18. Playing only in his third season with the team, the young Turk has taken everyone by surprise. His caliber and talent are now getting noticed by a legendary team-mate.

CeeDee Lamb gets a special mention from Dak Prescott

There’s a special association with the “number 88” for Dallas Cowboys. Of all the players that have graced the legendary number, only Ceede Lamb has justified the playing position. The 2X Pro Bowl winner has now created a record of covering 3,473 yards in just 50 career games. This herculean achievement is a great reflection of the WR’s hard work, gamesmanship, and skill sets. The outstanding record caught Dak Prescott’s eyes. He took to his Instagram story to share the Dallas Cowboys’s WR achievement and remarked “Only the Beginning!”

With the 2X Pro Bowl highlighting his team-mate’s records and sending out a warning to the opposition. It could mean a breakout season for the young 88 jersey number. He’s now superseded the likes of players who earlier donned the same number. In completing the yards, he overtook Dez Bryant, Micheal Irvin, and Drew Pearson. All these legendary players were once part of the Dallas setup that played in the WR position donning the 88 jersey. However, none have created a big impact as that of Lamb. The rookie has a mature head at a young age and knows how the monetary dispositions need to be managed. The latest gesture highlights his unique quality.

CeeDee Lamb not rushing his contract extension

CeeDee Lamb is at the peak of his powers. However, the 24-year-old is a calm and calculated individual. The talented WR has impressed the management and they’re looking to offer him a new deal through a contract extension. He has more than justified the extension by making 1,000 yards for two consecutive seasons.

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Lamb is currently under an existing contract until 2024 and is more than happy to continue with the same. The 2020 Second-Team All-Pro winner is set to earn a base salary of $2.5 million with a salary cap of $4.4 million for the 2023 season. However, given his dominant performances during the running season, the contract is set to swell for the next season.

Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season with more mouth-watering matchups to come. Now with their wide receiver completing 3,500 odd sq. yards in just 50 games. He is creating records this season. To the Cowboys’ advantage, their QB Dak Prescott too is in imperious form and this might be just the season to win the SB trophy after 27 years.

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