The Dallas Cowboys appear to be struggling with their contract extension negotiations for All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Despite ongoing talks for months to balance contracts for Lamb, quarterback Dak Prescott, and linebacker Micah Parsons, Lamb has been holding out from training camp until his new deal is finalized.
Owner Jerry Jones recently caused some unrest by suggesting there’s no immediate need to finalize Lamb’s contract extension, even though preseason games have begun. Lamb’s response to Jones’ comments, a simple “lol” on social media, hints at worsening negotiations and raises speculation that he might eventually request a trade.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are also facing contract issues with one of their top wide receivers, Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk has made it clear he won’t play for the 49ers without a new contract. Despite months of negotiations, no agreement has been reached, and Aiyuk has turned down offers from the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns. The 49ers have renewed talks with Aiyuk in a bid to keep him.
Given the Patriots’ interest in high-caliber receivers and their recent offer to Aiyuk, the Cowboys might consider trading Lamb to New England if he demands a trade. A proposed trade scenario involves the Patriots acquiring Lamb in exchange for multiple draft picks and a player. This move could allow the Cowboys to allocate more funds to Prescott and Parsons, assuming they believe in the potential of other key players on their roster.