CeeDee Lamb Signs Massive Rookie Deal with Dallas Cowboys
4-Year, $14 Million Contract Includes Impressive Signing Bonus and Cap Hit
In a move that has shaken up the NFL world, star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has signed a lucrative 4-year, $14,010,012 contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
The contract, which includes a $7,749,100 signing bonus and $14,010,012 guaranteed, gives Lamb an average annual salary of $3,502,503.
Career Earnings and Transactions
Lamb's rookie deal comes after a standout career at the University of Oklahoma, where he set numerous records.
During his time with the Sooners, Lamb earned $0 in total career earnings. Following his selection by the Cowboys with the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, his career earnings have skyrocketed to $7,749,100.
2024 Salary Cap Charge
The Cowboys exercised the fifth-year option on Lamb's contract on Thursday, which will result in a salary cap charge of $17,991,000 in 2024.
This cap hit represents approximately 693% of the team's salary cap space for that year.
Breaking Down the Cap Hit
Lamb's cap hit in 2024 breaks down as follows:
- Base Salary: $13,883,000
- Signing Bonus Proration: $1,608,000
- Guaranteed Money Proration: $2,500,000
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