CeeDee Lamb contract rumor disputed by Dallas Cowboys reporters

Dallas Cowboys fans were excited on Monday evening when a rumor began making the rounds about star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

According to an account on X, the Cowboys and Lamb are "closing in" on a four-year extension " worth between $136 and $138 million." The prediction makes sense, because those are the numbers that have been floated around by those who are actually in the know, but team reporters are denying the accuracy of the rumor.

Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) takes the field against the Green Bay Packers for the 2024 NFC wild card game | Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Clarence Hill of The Star-Telegram said that he was told the two sides are not closing in on a deal.

Clarence Hill said what he was told by someone in the room that they were not closing in. That’s it. Period.
I’m waiting like everyone else. I believe the deal will get done. https://t.co/MxTps7aNhA
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 29, 2024

ESPN's Ed Werder backed up Hill, saying while the two sides are in negotiations and Lamb is expected to re-sign, the reports of deal are not accurate.

I know CeeDee is going to sign with Dallas eventually. Has no other real option. I’m siding with @clarencehilljr in reporting that they’re not closing in on a 4/$136M. Expect he comes in close to Justin Jefferson. https://t.co/FLo2eoUucD
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) July 29, 2024

Jane Slater of the NFL Network was the third to say there has been no progress.

also a no from me 🤣 was told no updates or closing in on https://t.co/WvqgQ6E31W
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) July 29, 2024

Rumors like this fester on social media from so-called insiders all of the time, especially when reports begin to surface that deals are being offered and negotiations are underway.

Everyone knows Lamb wants to be paid like Justin Jefferson and that the Cowboys would prefer to get a slight discount, so as Clarence Hill says:

There is no question he will come in close to Jefferson. That’s an easy prediction.
Stevie wonder can see that https://t.co/dmox7KPhcM
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 29, 2024

Last season, Lamb had the best year of his professional career. He led the NFL in receptions with 135 while racking up 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns. Lamb, who added two rushing touchdowns, earned first-team All-Pro honors and was named to the third Pro Bowl of his career.

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