CeeDee Lamb received’t be ending the season with the Dallas Cowboys. The crew introduced he has been shut down on account of a shoulder damage.
The crew revealed the transfer Thursday, saying Lamb wouldn’t be out there for the ultimate two video games to begin the restoration course of for a shoulder damage he’s been coping with all through the season.
“Further examinations and scans this week on CeeDee Lamb’s shoulder have decided that his damage has now progressed to some extent that he shall be listed as ‘Out.’
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Dallas Cowboys large receiver CeeDee Lamb reacts in the course of the second half in opposition to the Houston Texans Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photograph/Gareth Patterson)
“He’ll endure a means of therapy and rehabilitation for his shoulder, will not be presently anticipated to require surgical procedure and is projected to make a full restoration.”
Lamb was identified with an AC joint pressure in Week 9, however he performed by way of it as Dallas continued to attempt to preserve its playoff hopes alive.
Regardless of Dallas choosing up a win in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers final week, the Cowboys had been eradicated from playoff rivalry.
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So, with no playoffs in sight, the Cowboys wish to be sure that Lamb doesn’t injure himself additional and begin the method with a full restoration in thoughts for 2025.
Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones addressed Lamb’s scenario on 105.3 the Fan Tuesday.
“We’ll go away it as much as the participant,” Jones mentioned. It’s unknown what say Lamb had on this determination to be shut down for the remainder of the yr.
Lamb has mentioned his damage this week, saying “my shoulder is out of whack” after beating the Bucs, 26-24.
“I’m simply on the market battling and doing what I gotta do,” Lamb mentioned.
Dallas Cowboys large receiver CeeDee Lamb carries within the first half of a sport in opposition to the New York Giants Nov. 12, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photograph/Julio Cortez)
Lamb, who the Cowboys signed to a contract extension within the offseason, had his fourth straight season with 1,110 or extra yards after hauling in 101 receptions for 1,194 yards with six touchdowns in 15 video games.
Lamb didn’t have Dak Prescott throwing to him all season as a result of the franchise quarterback, who additionally acquired a contract extension within the offseason, sustained his personal season-ending damage earlier this season in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons.
Nevertheless, Lamb discovered some chemistry with Cooper Rush, Prescott’s backup, who took over as starter. The Cowboys received 4 of their final 5 video games, however, at 7-8 with two video games remaining, it isn’t sufficient to crack into the NFC playoff image.
Dallas Cowboys large receiver CeeDee Lamb scores a landing in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals within the first quarter throughout “Monday Evening Soccer” at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 9, 2024. (Imagn)
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Lamb will proceed on his rehab to prepare for 2025, when the Cowboys hope to see a distinct end result.
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