CeeDee Lamb won’t end the season with that Dallas Cowboys. The team announced that he would not be able to play due to a shoulder injury.
The team announced the move on Thursday. says Lamb would not be available for the final two games to begin the recovery process from a shoulder injury he has struggled with all season.
“Additional testing and scans on CeeDee Lamb’s shoulder this week have revealed that his injury has now progressed to the point where he is listed as ‘out’.”
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reacts during the second half against the Houston Texans on November 18, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
“He will undergo treatment and rehabilitation of his shoulder, is not currently expected to require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.”
Lamb was diagnosed with an AC joint strain in Week 9 but played through it as Dallas continued to try to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Although Dallas got a win against the USA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Last week the Cowboys were eliminated from the playoffs.
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With no playoffs in sight, the Cowboys want to make sure Lamb doesn’t get more injured and start the process with a full recovery in 2025.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed Lamb’s situation on 105.3 the Fan Tuesday.
“We leave it up to the player,” Jones said. It is unknown what influence Lamb had on the decision to remain closed for the remainder of the year.
Lamb spoke about his injury this week, saying “my shoulder is out of balance” after defeating the Bucs 26-24.
“I’m just out there fighting and doing what I have to do,” Lamb said.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb plays during the first half of a game against the New York Giants on November 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Lamb, whom the Cowboys signed to a contract extension in the offseason, had his fourth straight season with 1,110 or more receiving yards after recording 101 receptions for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games.
Lamb hasn’t had Dak Prescott in the game all season as the franchise quarterback, who also received a contract extension in the offseason, suffered his own season-ending injury earlier this season against the Atlanta Falcons.
However, Lamb found some chemistry with Cooper Rush, Prescott’s backup who served as the starter. The Cowboys have won four of their last five games, but at 7-8 with two games remaining, it’s not enough to advance to the NFC playoffs.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter during “Monday Night Football” at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, December 9, 2024. (Picture)
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Lamb will continue his rehab to prepare for 2025, when the Cowboys will hope for a different result.
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