Jerry Jones of the Cowboys walks back CeeDee Lamb remarks following a critical response
Jerry Jones of the Cowboys walks back CeeDee Lamb remarks following a critical response
After getting a mountain of backlash for his
CeeDee Lamb contract comments, Cowboys
owner Jerry Jones had to clarify what he meant.
There is no sign of a settlement in the contract
dispute between the Dallas Cowboys and
standout wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, which has
continued into the preseason. When team owner
and general manager Jerry Jones said there was
no rush to close a deal, the Cowboys fan base
took notice. However, he is now retracting those
remarks in response to strong criticism.
Before the Cowboys’ preseason opening matchup
against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium,
Jones offered clarification of his recent
comments and stated in no uncertain terms that
he’s the most appreciative person when it comes
to admiring what Lamb contributes on the field,
via Mike Florio of NBC Sports.
Jones remarked, “I believe I got into trouble for it
the other day when I said, ‘Look, we’re not
urgent about CeeDee.'” “Well, nobody values
CeeDee’s presence on the field more than I do.
But allow me to say this: if he had been here, he
wouldn’t be snapping pictures today. When
exposing important players, you have to use
caution,” Jones went on. “We are fully aware of
CeeDee’s abilities. He and Dak went to the gym.
Thus, he would not be present here. Really, it is
unrelated to his contract in any way. Dak is not
coming out this afternoon. Jones acknowledged
the anxiety of Cowboys fans who want to see a
deal finalized before the start of what will be a
critical 2024 season for the team, but he
emphasized that the preseason offers little
pressure to do so. “And so the bottom line is,
what it is is, no, there’s not that urgency,” he said.
“Now, I understand completely the angst that’s
happening when you’re anxious about and
someone says anything about whether you’re
missed or not. Well, CeeDee, you’re missed, OK?
But you’re not missed out here competing, and it
doesn’t put any pressure, anyplace on us. It’s not
pressure out here today and in practice.”
CeeDee Lamb wants to be paid as a top NFL wide receiver
Lamb is set to enter the final season of his rookie
contract, which will pay him $17.99 million.
However, he is seeking a new deal that reflects
his status as a top NFL wide receiver, aiming for
a salary in the range of $32-35 million per
season. Thanks to his holdout from mandatory
minicamp, Lamb racked up a hefty fine of
approximately $100,000 and was also fined
$40,000 for every day of Training Camp he
missed. However, since he’s still on his rookie
deal, these fines can be rescinded at Jerry Jones’
pleasure.
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