Cowboys take fifth-year option from CeeDee Lamb

Because Lamb was selected to the Pro Bowl, his option salary was higher

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys they took the easy option by choosing the fifth-year option for 2024 in CeeDee Lambbut they’d like to sign the wide receiver to a long-term extension sometime this season.

Los Cowboys made the option official on Thursday about two weeks before a decision was made, according to a source, assuring CeeDee Lambtheir first-round pick in 2020, with a salary of $17.99 million in 2024.

Because Lamb was selected for the Pro Bowlyour option salary was higher under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Last season, Lamb set career-highs for receptions (107), yards (1,359) and touchdowns (9) in his first year as the New Yorkers’ primary receiver. Cowboys after the exchange of Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns. Has the most receptions in the first three years in the NFL in team history with 260, with Dez Bryant second with 200. His 10 career 100-yard receiving games are second only to Hall of Famer Bob Hayes (13) Most on team records in first three years.

Ultimately, the Cowboys they hope the option will be the basis for a long-term agreement. On numerous occasions during the offseason, executive vice president Stephen Jones has said that the club would like to sign Lamb and cornerback. Trevon Diggs, their second-round pick in 2020, on multi-year contracts.

Diggs he will be in his final year of his contract. With Lamb’s option taken, the Cowboys they could possibly use the franchise tag on Diggs next offseason.