CeeDee Lamb trade: Cowboys insider drops realistic scenario on Jerry Jones' possible plan amid WR's performance issues

CeeDee Lamb's Dallas Cowboys recorded a stunning 24-21 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 on Sunday. While the Cowboys improved to 5-5-1, keeping alive their hopes of winning the NFC East title, Lamb's performance drew some attention.

Lamb recorded 75 yards on four receptions, but failed to score a touchdown. Some fans also suggested that Dallas could trade Lamb in the offseason and extend receiver George Pickens' contract. However, Cowboys insider Jeff Cavanaugh shared why it would not be feasible for Jerry Jones' team to trade Lamb.

"Trading CeeDee Lamb would eat $55 million of cap space next year it's not realistic," Cavanaugh tweeted on Sunday.

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Trading CeeDee Lamb would eat $55 million of cap space next year it's not realistic.

Pickens had an excellent outing against the Eagles, recording 146 yards and a touchdown on nine receptions. The WR, who was acquired via a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, already has 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns on 67 receptions.

Meanwhile, Lamb has 632 yards and two touchdowns on 44 receptions.

Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million extension with the Cowboys in August 2024. However, the four-time Pro Bowler is being outperformed by Pickens, who will become a free agent in the 2026 offseason.

Although Lamb has not been poor this season, he has not been performing to the level of his high standards.

CeeDee Lamb and Cowboys will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Thanksgiving Day

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The Cowboys will face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday. The Thanksgiving Day game will commence at 4:30 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The Cowboys are on a two-game win streak. They will also take a lot of confidence into Thanksgiving Day following their comeback win over the Eagles.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs also completed a big comeback overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.