Cowboys Announce CeeDee Lamb News on Wednesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 17, 2025 4:32 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys have had a less than ideal season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Dak Presott and his teammates and heading into Week 16 having lost two straight games. They have around a 1% chance to make the postseason.

In order for the Cowboys to make the playoffs, they would need to win their final three games and the Philadelphia Eagles would need to lose their final three games, making it very unlikely for Dallas to advance.

To add to the pressure of beating the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, the Dallas Cowboys recently shared their practice injury report.

The Cowboys announced that CeeDee Lamb missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness. Dallas will now monitor Lamb throughout the week in order to finalize his availability for the Chargers game.

CeeDee Lamb is not practicing today because he is sick. Also didn’t see DaRon Bland, Alijah Clark during open portion of practice.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) December 17, 2025

CeeDee Lamb has already missed time this season. The Dallas Cowboys star was previously on concussion protocol, having suffered a head injury during a game.

He's also dealt with an ankle injury that's kept him out multiple games.

While Lamb has been out for the Cowboys, Dallas has relied on George Pickens to lead the receiving game. Pickens is playing in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys after being traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) looks up at the scoreboard during an NFL gameJasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

CeeDee Lamb has posted three touchdowns and 976 yards on 63 receptions. Lamb has played 11 games this season, having left two of those games early with an injury.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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