CeeDee Lamb Cowboys Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs with the ball during the second half against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
By Chris Novak on

The Dallas Cowboys caused a stir on Thursday afternoon with an admittedly responsible decision. With their season virtually over, the Cowboys decided to shut star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb down.

Lamb was in the midst of another top-flight season in Dallas. The Cowboys wide receiver and former first-round pick had 101 receptions, 1,164 yards, and six receiving touchdowns through Christmas Day.

But amid a shoulder injury, the Cowboys are being cautious about their star player.

ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the news on Thursday afternoon.

“Cowboys are shutting down WR CeeDee Lamb for the remainder of the season due to his shoulder injury,” Schefter wrote on X, the website formerly known as Twitter.

The Cowboys didn’t make the NFL Playoffs this year. Given the team’s recent performances, their fans may be spared of something this year. But that’s not exactly why we’re here.

Dallas’ decision had some unintended consequences. Fantasy football owners in the midst of their championship runs would have liked to have Lamb on the field to help them win their championship rounds.

But the Cowboys said “No” to Lamb playing in Week 17 and 18. Because of that, fantasy football owners don’t have much of a choice. Some were in despair after learning the news.

It’s safe to say that these fans aren’t on the good side of the Cowboys right now. A brutal turn of events, for sure.

[Adam Schefter]

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Chris Novak has been talking and writing about sports ever since he can remember. Previously, Novak wrote for and managed sites in the SB Nation network for nearly a decade from 2013-2022

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