The scary details behind the record contract the Dallas Cowboys gave CeeDee Lamb

the Dallas Cowboys have officially locked in their star wide receiver cidd Lamb with a blockbuster contract that not only solidifies his place as the team's most crucial offensive asset but also sets a new Benchmark in NFL history the agreement finalized on Monday ends a drawn out negotiation process that had the team and fans alike on edge as the start of the regular season loomed lamb who was selected 17th overall in the 2020 NFL draft agreed to a 4-year extension worth a staggering $136 million including million in guaranteed money this deal makes him the second highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history a reflection of both his immense talent and the Dallas Cowboys Reliance on him as their offensive Cornerstone the negotiations between Lamb's representatives and the Cowboys were marked by tension in high stakes as both sides understood the precarious position the team would be in without their star receiver lamb had considerable leverage throughout the process largely because the Cowboys depth chart starkly highlighted his importance the team's other skill position players ERS such as tight end Jake Ferguson and wide receiver Brandon Cooks while talented do not possess the same level of threat or reliability that lamb brings to the field during the negotiations it became increasingly clear that lamb was the only player on the roster capable of commanding consistent double teams from opposing defenses this reality gave Lamb's Camp a strong bargaining position knowing that without him the Cowboys offense would be severely limited the team's other receivers and running backs have either yet to prove themselves or have not demonstrated the ability to to consistently challenge Elite defenses the prolonged holdout however was not expected to carry into the regular season for lamb missing regular season games would mean forfeiting significant earnings and for the Cowboys starting the season without their top playmaker would have been a considerable risk in the end the deal was a necessity for both parties lamb ensured his financial future while the Cowboys secured the services of their most valuable offensive weapon just in time for the season opener