The Dallas Cowboys have initiated a significant step toward resolving the future of franchise-tagged wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. According to @RapSheet, owner Jerry Jones and COO Stephen Jones personally called Lamb’s agent, David Mulugheta of Athletes First, to discuss the receiver's status.
The phone call, which included both members of the Jones family, is being characterized as an "olive branch" extended to the star wideout's representation. Sources described the conversation between the Cowboys front office and Mulugheta as professional and cordial in nature. This direct line of communication marks a notable moment in the ongoing negotiations between the team and its top offensive weapon.
The move comes as the team looks to navigate the future of CeeDee Lamb, who is currently designated as the team's franchise player. While specific details regarding a potential long-term extension were not disclosed, the direct involvement of both Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones on the same call signals a high-level effort to address the situation and find common ground.
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