Footballguys on CeeDee Lamb

ArticleWeek 1 Passing MatchupsSeptember 9, 2026

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The Cowboys were limited in what they could do to fix their league-worst secondary given the cap issues created by the high price tags attached to CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Dak Prescott

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Lamb's contract hamstrings Cowboys' ability to fix league-worst secondary.

Lamb's high price tag contributed to the Cowboys' cap issues that limited what they could do to fix their league-worst secondary. The Cowboys were unable to invest significantly in secondary improvements due to the high price tags attached to Lamb, George Pickens, and Dak Prescott.