CeeDee Lamb isn’t exactly known for making waves off the field, but when it comes to standing up for his teammates, he’s starting to show he’s not afraid to speak his mind-especially when it involves George Pickens.
Pickens’ contract situation has been a hot topic around the Cowboys this week, and Lamb, who’s close with the wideout, hasn’t dodged the questions. In fact, he’s leaned into them.
While some players default to the standard "business of football" line, Lamb has taken a more personal approach. He’s made it clear: he wants Pickens back in Dallas.
And not just back-paid. Lamb even went as far as saying he’d be totally fine if Pickens’ next deal ends up topping his own.
Now, that’s not something you hear every day in the NFL, especially from a star receiver in a league where contracts are often seen as a measure of status. But Lamb’s comments weren’t about ego or headlines. They were about loyalty, leadership, and trust in what Pickens brings to the team.
For those who’ve followed Lamb since his Oklahoma days or throughout his six seasons in Dallas, this isn’t some sudden shift in personality. He’s never been the loudest voice in the room.
He’s not throwing shade or stirring controversy. But he’s clearly stepping a bit further into a leadership role.
We’ve seen glimpses of this before-he’s supported Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott during their own contract negotiations-but this time, there’s a little more edge, a little more presence.
Lamb was at Super Bowl LX this past Saturday, making headlines for a different reason-treating an Air Force veteran to the game of a lifetime. While there, he was asked when he started feeling comfortable speaking up about what he wants to see from the team.
His response? He’s always had the space to advocate.
But now, he feels comfortable in that space. That’s a subtle but important distinction.
It’s one thing to have the opportunity, another to feel like you’ve earned the right to use it.
And that’s where we’re seeing a shift-not just with Lamb, but across the Cowboys’ locker room. Earlier this week, Dak Prescott also weighed in on the Pickens situation, saying he’d “get involved” if needed. That’s not just a quarterback protecting his weapons; that’s a team leader making it clear that the players have a voice in the process.
We’re watching a new layer of player empowerment unfold in Dallas. It’s not about undermining the front office or creating drama. It’s about players using their platforms-carefully, respectfully, but confidently-to advocate for the guys they go to battle with every Sunday.
And in Lamb’s case, it’s another sign that he’s not just one of the NFL’s top receivers. He’s becoming one of the Cowboys’ most trusted voices, too.