Dallas Cowboys Prioritize CeeDee Lamb's Contract Extension Before Others

[Typhus]

Lamb is gonna get his money, dont expect a discount. He has at least two big contracts left in his career and expect him to take advantage of it. As others have pointed out, how can you pay Lamb 30 plus million, Dak 50 plus million, and Parsons 30 plus million?

Also another player that potentially is in for a big payday depending on this season is Daron Bland, he continues to progress like he has and he's gonna want a contract like Diggs too.

Don't worry about it, there is no Cap,,, even though Stephen will tell you that the cap is actually a real thing.

 

[Bullflop]

Word is out that CeeDee is waiting the signing of Justin Jefferson to sign. It appears he's hoping it spells big bucks for himself. He's in no rush! No question but what the FO is anxious about getting his contract signed -- the sooner, the better. Saving a few millions or more would make their day.

 

[Typhus]

Word is out that CeeDee is waiting the signing of Justin Jefferson to sign. It appears he's hoping it spells big bucks for himself. He's in no rush! No question but what the FO is anxious about getting his contract signed -- the sooner, the better. Saving a few millions or more would make their day.

Exactly Bullflop, Lamb knows he is getting paid to stay for a while, why should he be in any rush.
Buy your CD Jerseys now folks,,, jk
I refuse to buy any Cowboy merch whatsoever, but CD is the most talented player on this entire offense, possibly roster, so pay the man with a smile on your face.
Better find a way to retain stud WR1s in this league especially with an unproven running game.
Talk about leverage, CD got all the leverage in the world to get whatever he wants but let's see what kind of team player he is with his term.
I could care less about the money, I want to see how term friendly his contract is and that will say a lot about his character and commitment.

 

[John813]

Waddle re-signed. Not in the same tier as CDL(yet?) but the ratio of guaranteed to total is up there.

 

[CCBoy]

As contract negotiations loom for key players, securing the star wide receiver becomes the immediate focus to ensure offensive stability and future success.
by Igor Ivanov May 29, 2024

The Dallas Cowboys have maintained a relatively low profile this offseason, despite looming potential long-term deals for key players such as quarterback Dak Prescott, linebacker Micah Parsons, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, negotiations for Lamb’s contract could become an immediate focus.

Archer reported on Wednesday that “talks with Lamb could begin in earnest soon, with an eye on getting finalized in training camp.” This urgency is driven by the potential increase in Lamb’s market value, especially if the Minnesota Vikings secure a deal with Justin Jefferson. The contracts of other top receivers like Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions and A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles, who are earning $30 million and $32 million annually, respectively, set a high benchmark.

Currently, Lamb and Prescott are both entering the final year of their contracts, while Parsons is signed through 2025, with the franchise tag available for use in 2026 if necessary. Given this timing, Archer noted that “of the Cowboys’ big three, Parsons’ deal is likeliest to be on the back burner.”

Prioritizing Lamb is a strategic move for the Cowboys. At just 25 years old, Lamb has established himself as one of the NFL’s best wide receivers. Last season, he earned First-Team All-Pro honors with an NFL-best 135 catches for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns. This marked his third consecutive Pro Bowl appearance, with career-highs in receptions, yardage, and touchdowns.

More: https://thereportonsports.com/dalla...eedee-lambs-contract-extension-before-others/

My guess on the status of top 3 receivers in the NFL.

 

[kskboys]

As expected. Jerry loves him some WR's. And CB's, for that matter, as Diggs is already extended!!!!!

 

[Rockport]

Not sure I understand the point you are trying to make. Diggs was signed going into his last year (no fifth-year option). Lamb will be signed going into his last year (fifth-year option). My comment was on the possibility of signing Parsons to an extension this year, when they picked up his fifth-year option, putting him under contract for the next two years. Signing Parsons now does not fit the team's MO. They only make such a move when there's a holdout, like with Elliott.

What they seem to like to do with first-round picks (if they are worth it) is pick up the fifth-year option like they did with Parsons this year and then sign them to an extension the next year to lower that cap hit. Right now, Lamb's cap hit is $17 million, so they want to lower that. Parsons' is $5.4 million, so they are totally OK with that.

He signed a year early as he was signed before his last year started. That’s a year early if you’re math challenged.

 

[MyFairLady]

Lock him up baby. Excited to see him go full baby lala mode again when we need him the most.

 

[gimmesix]

He signed a year early as he was signed before his last year started. That’s a year early if you’re math challenged.

Yes, he signed a year early (before he started his last year under contract), as would Lamb if he signs this year. That is routine for Dallas.

Parsons, if he signed this year, would sign two years early, which Dallas doesn't do unless it is a situation like Elliott's where there is a holdout.

Your example is not valid for signing Parsons two years early, which was what was being discussed and what my comment that you responded to was about.

 

[Rockport]

Yes, he signed a year early (before he started his last year under contract), as would Lamb if he signs this year. That is routine for Dallas.

Parsons, if he signed this year, would sign two years early, which Dallas doesn't do unless it is a situation like Elliott's where there is a holdout.

Your example is not valid for signing Parsons two years early, which was what was being discussed and what my comment that you responded to was about.

Thank you for finally agreeing.

 

[Rockport]

Lock him up baby. Excited to see him go full baby lala mode again when we need him the most.

Seems like some posters are most happy when they’re miserable if that makes sense which it doesn’t but is true.

 

[gimmesix]

Thank you for finally agreeing.

You are out of your mind. The Diggs example is not equal to Parsons, which was who we were discussing. My point has been the same every time.

 

[DallasEast]

You are out of your mind. The Diggs example is not equal to Parsons, which was who we were discussing. My point has been the same every time.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get stuck in quicksand?

You are experiencing it now.

 

[gimmesix]

Thank you for finally agreeing.

Ah, I think I see now. I went back and looked at what was said.

You brought up Diggs because he was an elite talent that signed after Year 3. That wasn't really what was being discussed, but you are correct about that.

What was really being discussed concerning "elite talent," based on the discussion being about Lamb and Parsons, was signing players early, two years before their contracts run out (because of fifth-year options), instead of one year before (like we've done with many players, including Diggs). Dallas doesn't do that and that is what my comment addressed. Sorry if that was confusing.

 

[JoeKing]

CeeDee is in no hurry to get his deal done before any of the other top WRs in the league.

 

[gimmesix]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get stuck in quicksand?

You are experiencing it now.

I was feeling it, but I see what led to Rockport's responses. He was stuck on the elite talent signing after Year 3 aspect. Diggs was an elite talent who signed after Year 3 ... because he was in the last year of his contract. The real point was that we sign players in the last year of their contract so we wouldn't sign Parsons this year since he is under contract this year and next year. That seemed to get missed.

Hopefully, I'm out of the quicksand now.

 

[Adreme]

Yes, he signed a year early (before he started his last year under contract), as would Lamb if he signs this year. That is routine for Dallas.

Parsons, if he signed this year, would sign two years early, which Dallas doesn't do unless it is a situation like Elliott's where there is a holdout.

Your example is not valid for signing Parsons two years early, which was what was being discussed and what my comment that you responded to was about.

The thing is though, with Parsons, there is ZERO reason not to sign him now. Right now you can get him for 5 years 175m or 5 years 180m This time next year it might be 5 years 200m and the thing is there is NOTHING he can do to lower that number. You have already seen enough that he is going to be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL. The only thing waiting does is push up the number so right now the smart decision is to get that deal done.

 

[Rockport]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get stuck in quicksand?

You are experiencing it now.

Me too.

 

[Rockport]

Ah, I think I see now. I went back and looked at what was said.

You brought up Diggs because he was an elite talent that signed after Year 3. That wasn't really what was being discussed, but you are correct about that.

What was really being discussed concerning "elite talent," based on the discussion being about Lamb and Parsons, was signing players early, two years before their contracts run out (because of fifth-year options), instead of one year before (like we've done with many players, including Diggs). Dallas doesn't do that and that is what my comment addressed. Sorry if that was confusing.

Yes that was my whole point to show you that you were wrong.

 

[gimmesix]

The thing is though, with Parsons, there is ZERO reason not to sign him now. Right now you can get him for 5 years 175m or 5 years 180m This time next year it might be 5 years 200m and the thing is there is NOTHING he can do to lower that number. You have already seen enough that he is going to be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL. The only thing waiting does is push up the number so right now the smart decision is to get that deal done.

Although I may agree, it's not what this team does.