Dallas Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb to holdout from training camp: 3 ideal trade scenarios

Dallas Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb
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Things are not getting better between star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys. After an offseason of failed contract extension negotiations, training camp is set to get going here in a few weeks.

Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News now reports that Lamb, 25, is expected to be a holdout from camp as the All-Pro seeks a lucrative long-term contract.

Lamb is reportedly looking for at least $32 million annually. He’s also said to be fed up with owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ brass over extension talks.

A first-round pick out of Oklahoma in the 2020 NFL Draft, Lamb has morphed into one of the better receivers in the game.

The three-time Pro Bowler is set to enter the final year of his rookie deal. He’s slated to earn a mere $17.99 million.

That’s well below market value given what we’ve seen wide receivers get paid this offseason. Said market starts with Justin Jefferson landing a record-breaking four year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.

For Dallas, things are very complicated. Star quarterback Dak Prescott will hit free agency after the 2024 season if he’s not extended. Meanwhile, edge pass rusher Micah Parsons is seeking $30-plus million on a long-term deal.

Could this potentially lead to Dallas trading Lamb for a plethora of draft assets and/or players? Stranger things have happened.

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Ideal CeeDee Lamb landing spots if the Dallas Cowboys trade star wide receiver

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