CeeDee Lamb is making waves with his recent Instagram post, which many see as a cryptic message to the Dallas Cowboys amid their contract dispute ¹. The star wide receiver shared a picture of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, which could be interpreted as a sign that Lamb is ready to take a stand and fight for what he wants in the contract negotiations. This comes after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones downplayed the urgency of re-signing Lamb, saying the team wouldn’t have played him during the preseason anyway ¹.
Lamb has been absent from training camp, and his holdout is likely due to the fact that he’s seeking a long-term contract extension ². The Cowboys have made it clear that they want Lamb to be a part of their team, with head coach Mike McCarthy stating that they “miss” him and “love” him ². However, McCarthy also acknowledged that Lamb is in the middle of a “business situation,” and the team is respecting his right to secure a contract that reflects his value.
The Cowboys and Lamb’s agent are reportedly discussing an extension, but they haven’t found a middle ground yet ³. Lamb is likely looking for a deal similar to Justin Jefferson’s four-year, $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings ³. The Cowboys may point out that Jefferson has more yardage than Lamb, but Lamb can argue that he deserves to be paid like one of the elite receivers in the game ³.
The situation is complicated, with quarterback Dak Prescott and linebacker Micah Parsons also seeking contract extensions ³. The Cowboys may not be able to afford all three players, and it’s unclear how they’ll manage the situation ³. For now, Lamb’s Instagram post is a clear sign that he’s not backing down, and the Cowboys need to take his demands seriously ¹.
