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Dollar signs and friction gave way to relief
for head coach Mike McCarthy, who was scheduled to meet with
Lamb on Monday night and begin upramping him on changes since he
was last in uniform for the Cowboys.
"I was anticipating a sooner-or-later type situation today, so,
yeah, it was good to get this done. I think we're all relieved,"
McCarthy said. "It was just great to get the contract in place
and obviously have him back. The schedule we have for the week
fits into a ramp-up mode. We're gonna have a plan for him."
The reported value of the contract -- a $34 million average
annual value -- trails only Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin
Jefferson among non-quarterbacks, per Spotrac.
Lamb, 25, earned All-Pro first-team honors and set franchise
records in 2023 with 135 receptions for 1,749 yards and 12
touchdowns.
McCarthy said the Cowboys would "be smart" getting Lamb back
into the fold. He said the wide receiver isn't the type to take
it easy.
"He can run forever. I mean he loves to run," McCarthy said.
"This is a guy you have to cut him down at practice because
he'll keep going. That's his general makeup. I'm actually more
focused on not doing too much with him."
The three-time Pro Bowl selection had been a no-show at Cowboys
training camp while lobbying for a new deal. Under his rookie
deal, he would have played under a $17.99 million fifth-year
option this season.
Star pass rusher Micah Parsons and quarterback Dak Prescott also
are looking to get restructured contracts, and the team has said
it intends to get those deals done.
The Cowboys drafted Lamb 17th overall in 2020. He has amassed
395 catches for 5,145 yards and 32 touchdowns in 66 games (61
starts).
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