OXNARD, California – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always insisted that contract negotiations with CeeDee Lamb are ongoing as the wide receiver’s holdout continues.
The conversation took on a different tone on Thursday, with Jones insisting he has “no urgency” to resolve the dispute, and Lamb responding posting “laughs”. on social media 10 minutes later.
The X post marked Lamb’s first public response to the situation since the start of training camp.
Lamb, 25, is entering the final season of his rookie contract after being drafted 17th overall in 2020. He led the NFL in receptions last season and has surpassed 1,100 receiving yards in each of the past three seasons, setting a career high with 1,749 yards in 2023.
THE always talkative Jones, also the team’s general manager, did not give a concrete explanation when asked why he was not concerned about reaching a deal with Lamb as quickly as possible.
“I don’t have a sense of urgency to do this,” Jones said. “Insert whatever reason you want. I was in Nobu two days ago. Give this as the reason. Whatever you want to put out there.
Jones reiterated his expectation that Lamb would be with the Cowboys for the season opener in Cleveland on September 8.
When asked about the development of the receiving corps at camp given Lamb’s continued absence, Jones said, “I don’t expect to not have CeeDee Lamb, but this camp has given time and opportunities” to other players.
Quarterback Dak Prescott, who is entering the final year of his own contractgave strong support to Lamb following Jones’ comments.
After his press conference, Prescott jokingly told reporters, “I know you want to ask, I have an urgency to make it happen.”
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