It doesn’t sound like CeeDee Lamb shares in Jerry Jones’ sense of optimism that the Cowboys are close to resolving his holdout.
After the Cowboys owner said earlier this week that there have been “promising talks” to indicate they could “come together” on a new contract with the NFL’s leader in catches last season, Lamb responded in a workout video.
“Still waiting on that phone call,” Lamb said, “but, until then, we grind.”
Lamb skipped the entire voluntary offseason program, mandatory OTAs and all of training camp as a negotiating ploy to get an extension, accumulating seven figures in fines.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks during a news conference before an NFL football practice Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Oxnard, Calif. AP
Lamb is subject to additional fines of almost $1 million per regular-season game that he misses.
The Cowboys are supposed to be “all-in” this season, especially since it could be quarterback Dak Prescott’s final run before he tests free agency.
Prescott’s contract negotiations – as well as the coming talks for stud linebacker Micah Parsons – are all key items on the agenda for America’s Team.
Lamb set single-season franchise records with 135 catches for 1,749 yards last season.
The five-highest paid receivers in the NFL – Justin Jefferson (Vikings), A.J. Brown (Eagles), Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions), Tyreek Hill (Dolphins) and Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins) – all received new or modified contracts this season.
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