CeeDee Lamb secures record-breaking NFL contract extension
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The Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb have agreed on a significant 4-year contract extension worth $136 million.
The deal includes $100 million in guaranteed money and a record-setting $38 million signing bonus for a wide receiver. This extension, negotiated by Tory Dandy of CAA, makes Lamb the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
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The #Cowboys and All-Pro WR CeeDee Lamb agreed on a massive 4-year extension worth $136M, per me and @TomPelissero.
Lamb gets $100M guaranteed and a WR-record $38M signing bonus in a deal done by Tory Dandy of CAA. He’s the 2nd highest paid non-QB in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/QhfMpSErLd— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2024
Prior to this agreement, tensions between Lamb and the Cowboys had been escalating as the new NFL season approached, with Lamb holding out for a better contract. Despite his impressive 2023 season, which saw him record 135 receptions, 1,749 yards, and 12 touchdowns, negotiations had stalled.
Lamb was entering the final year of his rookie contract, set to earn $17.99 million under his fifth-year option. His recent social media posts highlighted his dedication, but the silence from the Cowboys’ management had left fans anxious. However, this new deal solidifies Lamb’s future with the Cowboys, securing his place as a cornerstone of their offence.