More unusual comments from the Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in the NFL offseason The Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems to be thinking about whether it's better to have CeeDee Lamb than “four or five players.”
Jones said on March 26, 2024, per DallasCowboys.com’s Nick Harristhat he thinks he is more valuable than anyone else. However, he is cautious about giving up four or five players to have him.
The Cowboys are facing a future where Lamb, Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons are among the star players who will get big contract extensions. Jones also hinted that Lamb might play for another team when he mentioned “whoever has CeeDee” talking about the future.
Jones also said “Whoever has CeeDee, and I hope it’s us, they’re going to use him,” and emphasized the importance of getting the most out of him. He highlighted Lamb’s ability to handle the workload and the need to stay focused.
Jerry Jones’ comments raise the possibility of a CeeDee Lamb Trade for the Cowboys
Lamb is still under contract with Dallas for 2024 with a $17.9 million salary this season.
Without a new contract, Lamb could become a free agent in 2025, but the Cowboys could use the franchise tag on him if they don't reach a new deal. Sports Illustrated’s Mike Fisher finds Jones’ comments strange and suggests they could lead to a major trade.
Fisher added, referring to Jones’ comments during a live stream, “Jones is considering whether it would be better to have five ‘Junior’ Fehokos than one CeeDee Lamb, who would cost $30 million a year.
“This leads to the question: 'Let’s trade CeeDee Lamb for five players.'”
CeeDee Lamb’s estimated market value is a 4-Year, $115 Million Deal for the Cowboys
Jones is likely thinking about how Lamb's future cap hit compares to signing a group of less famous players. Spotrac estimates Lamb’s market value to be a four-year, $115 million deal, giving Lamb an average annual salary of $28.8 million. Lamb was one of the Cowboys' consistent playmakers in 2023, contributing significantly to the team’s offensive production. He had a career year with 135 catches for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns in 17 games. Lamb also had 14 carries for 113 rushing yards and 2 TDs.
It's likely that Jones is just discussing this, and a deal will be made. The last time the Cowboys traded a star receiver, it didn't go well. The team is still trying to fill the gap left by Amari Cooper's departure alongside Lamb.
The Dallas Cowboys are considering whether to trade one of their star players. Owner Jerry Jones seems to have opened the door for a potential CeeDee Lamb trade.
