The Dallas Cowboys now have more to deal with at the negotiating table thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Throughout the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have been among the teams with the fewest activities. They haven’t awarded any big contracts, they’ve seen important players depart the team, and they still haven’t handed some of their star players massive extensions.
The Philadelphia Eagles, who play in the same division, have improved their roster in the offseason with a number of additions. On April 15, it went on as the Eagles and wide receiver DeVonta Smith reached an agreement on a $75 million, three-year extension that included a $51 million guarantee.
The Cowboys’ situation will get much more difficult as a result of that massive contract.
The Cowboys have been observing from the sidelines as the Eagles have taken care of a vital component of their offence. WR CeeDee Lamb is one of Dallas’ own playmakers, and he needs to start playing.
After playing in the NFL for four years, Lamb is ready to cash in and is up for an extension. The three-time Pro Bowler will not be present when the Cowboys begin their optional offseason exercises on April 15. As he waits for a new deal, Lamb isn’t anticipated to be at the facility for the voluntary workouts, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Lamb’s goal is to rank among the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers, and a contract similar to Smith’s will only increase his demands.
Only four wide receivers in the NFL made an average of more than $25 million a season before Smith signed his contract. Although Tyreek Hill, who earns $30 million annually, remains at the top of the market even with this contract, Lamb’s agents will have significant leverage in discussions when a player like Smith, who is good but may not even rank among the top 10 wideouts, receives $25 million annually.
With Lamb, Dak Prescott, and Micah Parsons’ futures all up in the air, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys will have their hands full, and it hurts even more to watch a division opponent making things more difficult.
