Colorado Buffaloess quarterback Shedeur Sanders is causing a lot of Dallas Cowboys speculation after expressing his wish to play with CeeDee Lamb. During an April 25, 2024 interview on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Sanders expressed his potential interest in playing with Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb.
The star quarterback was asked to name a “dream wide receiver” he would like to throw to, and Sanders named two receivers. Sanders first mentioned DeAndre Hopkins then followed by mentioning Lamb.
“CeeDee Lamb,” Sanders replied
Sanders is the son of former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champion Deion Sanders. After Sanders mentioning Lamb, the elder Sanders tried to stop the rumors before they spread.
“Oh Lord, he’s trying to start something,” Coach Prime responded to his son’s remarks. “You didn't catch that. …Stop, because you know where it’s going to go.”
The Colorado quarterback disclosed that he had discussions with Lamb during the week of the Super Bowl.
“I spoke to him [during the] Super Bowl,” Sanders added.
There Are a Lot of Obstacles to Shedeur Sanders Landing With the Dallas Cowboys
All this talk has some Cowboys fans wondering if Sanders could be the team’s next QB1. There are many things that need to happen for this to come close to being a reality.
Namely, Dak Prescott and Dallas failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Prescott is entering the final season of a four-year, $160 million contract. The Cowboys quarterback has a no-franchise tag clause that would allow Prescott to become the rare star signal-caller to enter unrestricted free agency in 2025.
Even if the Cowboys part ways with Prescott, a scenario that still seems unlikely, there is also the issue of draft capital. Sanders is anticipated to be a top-10 pick, with the potential to be the No. 1 selection in the 2025 NFL draft.
Dallas has consistently chosen in the 20s during recent NFL drafts. Unless Sanders’ draft stock decreases, the Cowboys would likely need to make a major trade in order to move up to acquire the star quarterback.
Cowboys Rumors: Could Coach Prime Push for Shedeur Sanders to Get Traded to Dallas?
This is where Coach Prime could come into play as the former Cowboys legend has already suggested that he could help determine where his son plays. Coach Prime referenced Eli Manning refusing to play for the then San Diego Chargers as a potential model. Could Sanders advocate for a trade to the Cowboys?
“Now, all this is subjective because I know where I kind of want them to go [Sanders and Travis Hunter],” Coach Prime noted during a March 22 interview on “A Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast. “…But I know where I want them to go. So, there’s certain cities that ain’t going to happen. …It’s going to be an Eli [Manning situation].”
Cowboys Rumors: Owner Jerry Jones Is a Big Fan of Shedeur Sanders
Despite all the posturing, there is still plenty of time for an extension with Prescott to be reached ahead of Week 1. If not, the Sanders rumors are sure to heat up. We already know that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a supporter of the Colorado quarterback.
“He could easily be chosen first in the [2024] draft,” Jones informed Sanders before the Cowboys-Seahawks matchup on November 30, 2023.
