Dallas Cowboys superstar wide receiver posted a cryptic message on his Instagram story as he awaits a new deal from Jerry Jones.
CeeDee Lamb is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, hoping to land a lucrative deal after a career year in 2023 that saw him haul in 135 passes for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns.
On his Instagram story, Lamb posted a photo of Tobey Maguire in his black Spider-Man suit (called the “Symbiote Costume”) from the 2007 blockbuster “Spider-Man 3” movie:
#Cowboys star WR CEEDEE LAMB ON IG
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 19, 2024
Interpret Lamb’s post however you wish. What we can tell you is that in “Spider-Man 3,” Spider-Man wears the “Symbiote Costume,” which makes him stronger but uncharacteristically more angry and aggressive.
So, what exactly does the Symbiote Costume and Spider-Man reference have to do with CeeDee Lamb? Only the All-Pro wideout knows.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on contract talks with CeeDee Lamb: “I don’t have any urgency to get it done.” pic.twitter.com/Hfq2Rjk65C
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 8, 2024
Over the weekend, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the Cowboys offered CeeDee Lamb “around” $33 million annually, but the number is “not good enough.” Garafolo added that the contract structure, including the guarantees, remains an issue in the negotiations.
Lamb isn’t the only notable wide receiver whose contract situation must be resolved ahead of Week 1. Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase is in a holdout, and the San Francisco 49ers are working away to extend Brandon Aiyuk following his trade request.
CeeDee Lamb Has Cemented Himself As A Top-Tier NFL WR
Through his first four NFL seasons, Lamb has 395 receptions for 5,145 yards and 32 touchdowns. If it’s not Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, you can argue that Lamb is the No. 1 receiver in football.
Dak Prescott has put together his best numbers since Lamb’s arrival in 2020, finishing second in MVP voting behind Lamar Jackson last year. So it’s rather surprising that Jones has yet to extend his star receiver, on top of Prescott (also entering a contract year) and star linebacker Micah Parsons.\
