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Cowboys' Lamb addresses contract dispute on social media following Jones' comments about lack of urgency
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    Cowboys’ Lamb addresses contract dispute on social media following Jones’ comments about lack of urgency

    OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always insisted that contract negotiations are ongoing with CeeDee Lamb as the wide receiver’s holdout continues.

    The talking took on a different tenor Thursday, with Jones insisting he “doesn’t have any urgency” to resolve the dispute, and Lamb responding by posting “lol.” on social media 10 minutes later. 

    The post on X marked Lamb’s first public response to the situation since training camp started.

    The 25-year-old Lamb is going into the final season of his rookie contract after being drafted 17th overall in 2020. He led the NFL in receptions last season and has topped 1,100 yards receiving in each of the past three season, setting a career high with 1,749 yards in 2023.

    The ever talkative Jones, also the team’s general manager, did not give a concrete explanation when asked why he was not concerned about working out a deal with Lamb as soon as possible.

    “I don’t have a sense of urgency about getting it done,” Jones said. “Put any reason you want. I was at Nobu two days ago. Give that as the reason. Whatever you want to put out there.”

    Jones reiterated his expectation that Lamb would be with the Cowboys for their season opener at Cleveland on Sept 8.

    When asked about the development of the receiving corps in camp given Lamb’s ongoing absence, Jones said “I don’t expect not to have CeeDee Lamb, but this camp has given time, opportunities” to other players.

    Quarterback Dak Prescott, who is going into the final year of his own contract, delivered pointed support of Lamb following Jones’ remarks.

    Following his press conference, Prescott said to reporters in a joking manner, “I know y’all want to ask, I got urgency for it to happen.”

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    Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb took to social media to address the ongoing contract dispute between himself and the team following recent comments made by owner Jerry Jones about the lack of urgency in getting a deal done.

    In a series of tweets, Lamb expressed his frustration with the situation, stating that he has been working hard and giving his all for the team, and feels that he deserves to be compensated accordingly. He also emphasized that he loves playing for the Cowboys and wants to continue to do so, but that he needs to be taken care of financially as well.

    Jones had previously stated in an interview that there was no urgency in getting a deal done with Lamb, citing the team’s salary cap situation as a factor. However, Lamb’s response on social media indicates that he is not willing to wait indefinitely for a resolution to the contract negotiations.

    The situation highlights the ongoing tension between players and team owners when it comes to contract negotiations in the NFL. Players often feel that they are not being fairly compensated for their contributions to the team, while owners are concerned about managing the salary cap and staying within budget.

    It remains to be seen how the Cowboys will respond to Lamb’s comments and whether a resolution can be reached before the start of the upcoming season. In the meantime, fans will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and how it may impact the team’s performance on the field.