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One day after Justin Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, fellow star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has skipped the start of the Dallas Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp, coach Mike McCarthy said, with reportedly no plans to report. This comes amid Lamb’s own pursuit of a new contract.
The 25-year-old Lamb will be subject to fines for his minicamp absence: $16,953 for missing the first day of minicamp, $33,908 for Wednesday and $50,855 if minicamp extends to Thursday, as the Dallas Morning News reports. The three-time Pro Bowler also skipped the Cowboys’ voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) amid reported contract negotiations.
Lamb is due close to $18 million in 2024 under a fifth-year option on his rookie deal, but he’s scheduled to hit free agency following the season. Jefferson, meanwhile, just reset the receiver market Monday by signing a reported four-year, $140 million extension…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-06-04 15:51:33
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