Ceedee Lamb Current Contract Overview
Ceedee Lamb signed a four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. The deal is fully guaranteed and structured under the NFL rookie wage scale, which limits first-year salaries for top picks. The total value is $31.2 million, with $18.9 million guaranteed at signing. The contract includes standard escalators for Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections. The base salary for the 2024 season is $1.13 million, with a cap hit of $1.13 million. The cap hit rises in later years as incentives and escalators activate. The full contract breakdown is available on Overthecap.com and Spotrac.com.
The contract also features a fifth-year option, which the Cowboys exercised for the 2024 season. The option salary for 2024 is $19.3 million, with a cap hit of $19.3 million. The option was calculated based on Lamb's 2023 performance and his standing among wide receivers. The fifth-year option guarantees the base salary but does not add new guaranteed money beyond the original contract. The base salary for the option year is fully guaranteed against injury. The full terms are documented in the contract filing with the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys front office.
Ceedee Lamb Salary and Cap Hits by Season
The base salary for the 2024 season is $1.13 million, with a cap hit of $1.13 million. The base salary for the 2025 season is $1.23 million, with a cap hit of $1.23 million. The base salary for the 2026 season is $1.33 million, with a cap hit of $1.33 million. The base salary for the 2027 season is $1.43 million, with a cap hit of $1.43 million. The cap hits remain low because the contract is a rookie deal with limited escalators. The total cap hits across the four years are approximately $5.12 million. The contract does not include a signing bonus for 2024 or later years. The original signing bonus of $18.9 million is fully amortized over the life of the contract.
The 2024 cap hit is driven by the fifth-year option salary of $19.3 million. The option salary is fully guaranteed and counts fully against the cap. The 2025 cap hit is expected to rise if Lamb activates performance incentives. The contract includes escalators for Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors. The base salary remains fixed under the rookie wage scale. The total guaranteed money across the full deal is $18.9 million. The average annual value is approximately $7.8 million. The cap efficiency makes the deal favorable for the Cowboys in the short term.
Ceedee Lamb Contract Extensions and Future Outlook
The Cowboys have not yet extended Ceedee Lamb beyond the rookie deal. The current contract runs through the 2027 season. The fifth-year option guarantees the 2024 season salary. The extension market for elite wide receivers remains highly competitive. Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have signed premium wideouts to long-term deals. The average annual value for top wide receiver extensions often exceeds $30 million. A Lamb extension would likely include significant new guarantees and a large signing bonus. The exact terms would depend on the Cowboys' cap space and Lamb's performance.
Lamb remains one of the top wide receivers in the NFL based on receiving yards and touchdowns. He finished the 2023 season with over 1,300 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. His performance strengthens his case for a lucrative extension. The Dallas Cowboys have historically managed their cap space carefully. The front office has indicated a