It took longer than a siesta, but it was worth the wait, mi gente! The star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys have finally reached an agreement.
CeeDee Gets His Payday
This negotiation was a tug-of-war, kind of like a fierce game at the Estadio Nacional, but after months of back-and-forth, common sense prevailed. Lamb initially aimed for a new-money average of $35 million per year, and the Cowboys countered with $33 million. The ultimate verdict? Meet in the middle and call it a day.
So, what’s the final tally? A juicy new-money average on a four-year extension of $34 million per year.
Contract Deets: Straight from the Horses’ Mouths
Here’s the full breakdown, so you can dissect it like a fútbol analyst analyzing a World Cup match:
- Signing bonus: A massive $38 million.
- 2024 base salary: $1.15 million, fully guaranteed.
- 2025 base salary: $26.85 million, fully guaranteed at signing.
- 2025 per-game roster bonuses: $1 million fully guaranteed at signing, but must be earned.
- 2026 base salary: $25 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed as of March 2025.
- 2026 per-game roster bonuses: $1 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed as of March 2025, but must be earned.
- 2027 base salary: $28 million; $7 million is guaranteed for injury at signing and becomes fully guaranteed in March 2026.
- 2027 per-game roster bonuses: $1 million.
- 2028 base salary: $30.991 million.
- 2028 per-game roster bonuses: $1 million.
“Dalo por hecho”: Deal Sealed
In simple terms, this deal is cleaner than a freshly polished pair of Adidas Predators. The contract guarantees Lamb $67 million at signing and has a practical guarantee of $93 million. The best part? The full $100 million becomes guaranteed after two seasons.
That’s right compañeros, this deal positions our boy CeeDee right up there with some of the biggest non-quarterback contracts in NFL history. Just last year, the 49ers’ defensive end Nick Bosa signed a contract averaging $34 million new money per year. And let me tell you, Lamb’s new contract ain’t no phony-baloney; these numbers are solid as a rock!
Money Talks: Record-Breaking Figures
We’re talking the largest signing bonus ever for a receiver and the biggest cash payout in the first year, a whopping $39.15 million. Plus, this four-year extension is shorter than what the Dallas Cowboys usually prefer, making it even more noteworthy.
Who’s Up Next?
As the ink dries on this deal, all eyes turn to other up-and-coming stars. Next in line under the spotlight? Brandon Aiyuk of the 49ers and the Bengals’ dynamic Ja’Marr Chase. Stay tuned, compatriotas, because those negotiations could set new benchmarks.
This is not just another contract; it’s a seismic shift, a game-changer, a nananina de plata that could redefine how the Cowboys maneuver their cap space going forward. We’ll keep watching the gridiron action for you, so stay in the game, stay passionate, and believe in the power of football!
