CeeDee Lamb Secures Landmark $136 Million Extension with Dallas Cowboys
Dallas, TX – In a monumental move that cements his place as one of the highest-paid wide receivers in NFL history, the Dallas Cowboys have officially signed CeeDee Lamb to a four-year contract extension worth $136 million, including a record-breaking $100 million in guaranteed money. The agreement not only ends months of speculation but also signals the franchise’s commitment to its star playmaker as they push for Super Bowl contention in the coming seasons.
A Deal Worth Waiting For
After holding out from the Cowboys’ offseason activities in pursuit of a new deal, Lamb finally secured a contract that recognizes his elite status among wide receivers. With an average annual value of $34 million, his extension places him just behind Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson, who recently inked a record-setting deal. However, Lamb’s $38 million signing bonus is the highest ever awarded to a wide receiver, further emphasizing the Cowboys’ belief in his talent.
“This was a priority for us, and we knew CeeDee deserved this contract,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a press conference. “He’s one of the best in the game, and we wanted to make sure he remains a Cowboy for years to come.”
The Road to the Mega Deal
Lamb’s journey to this massive payday has been nothing short of spectacular. Drafted 17th overall by Dallas in the 2020 NFL Draft, the former Oklahoma Sooner wasted no time making an impact.
His rookie season, played alongside Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup, showed flashes of his star potential. But it was in 2021, after Cooper’s departure, that Lamb emerged as the Cowboys’ unquestioned No. 1 receiver. Over the next three seasons, he consistently improved, culminating in a phenomenal 2023 campaign where he posted: