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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Jerry Jones of the Cowboys walks back CeeDee Lamb remarks following a critical response