The Philadelphia Eagles made things difficult for the Dallas Cowboys at the negotiating table.
The Dallas Cowboys were one of the least active teams during the offseason. They haven’t made any big signings, they’ve seen key players leave town, and they still haven’t handed out huge extensions to some of their key players.
Meanwhile their division rival the Philadelphia Eagles have. made numerous moves to improve their roster this offseason. That continued on April 15 when the Eagles and WR DeVonta Smith agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal with $51 million guaranteed.
That massive deal makes things difficult for the Cowboys.
The Eagles signed a lock. player in his offense, while the cowboys watch. Dallas has the playmaker they need to get going in WR CeeDee Lamb.
Lamb is looking for an extension after four years in the NFL and wants to cash in. The Cowboys opened their voluntary offseason workouts on April 15, and the three-time Pro Bowler isn’t there. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lamb is not expected to be at voluntary practice because he is awaiting a new contract.
Lamb wants to be one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers. Smith will only increase the asking price.
Prior to the Smith deal, only four NFL wide receivers averaged more than $25 million per season. This deal won’t change the absolute top of the market (Tyreek Hill is still #1 at $30 million a year), but having a guy like Smith, who is good but might not even be the best pick, gets $25 million. . , Lamb’s agents will get some serious ammunition for negotiations.\ n
Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have their hands full with prospects Lamb, Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons, and are really itching to see a division rival. make things even more complicated.
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