CeeDee Lamb Skips Dallas Cowboys' Voluntary Workout In Contract Fight

Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb reportedly won't participate in voluntary offseason workouts.

Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) before the 2024 wildcard round. | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys started their voluntary offseason workout program Monday - but without one of their star players.

Cowboys' All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb, who's been the subject of contract controversy, won't be participating in the workouts, according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram.

Lamb's absence comes three days after the Dallas Morning News reported the Cowboys haven't made any strides on negotiations for a new contract.

"CeeDee Lamb’s agent haven’t had any substantial talks about a new contract with the Cowboys, a person with knowledge of the situation said," the report stated.

The 25-year-old Lamb is set to play the 2024 season on a one-year, $17.199 million fully guaranteed contract that arose after Dallas picked up his fifth-year option last spring.

Lamb enjoyed one of the most productive years by a receiver in Cowboys history last season, posting a league-leading 135 catches for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, speaking at the annual owners meetings in late March, didn't commit to a long-term future for Lamb in Dallas.

"He's out there, and he's more valuable than anybody else," Jones said of Lamb’s expiring contract. "But that valuable, to have to give up four or five players to have him, you have to get that reconciled. That's what I'm trying to say. It's a lot quicker and easier said than done."

But that value won't be seen on the practice fields or inside 'The Star' anytime soon.