Adam Schefter shares prediction about CeeDee Lamb contract situation

That does not mean Lamb is going to get as much money as Jefferson, however. During a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter predicted that Lamb’s next contract will come in “south” of the four-year, $140 million extension Jefferson got from Minnesota.

“If you look at their numbers side by side … yes, CeeDee Lamb played more games due to Justin Jefferson’s injuries, but the numbers are comparable,” Schefter said. “Do I think CeeDee Lamb is as good as Justin Jefferson? No. Do I think he’s gonna get that contract? No. But how far south of Justin Jefferson is CeeDee Lamb gonna get? And I think that’s why he was waiting for this deal to come in.”

Lamb had an NFL-leading 135 receptions last season to go along with 1,749 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He has improved in every major statistical category in every season during his four-year NFL career. There is no question the wide receiver market this offseason has given him added leverage.

A.J. Brown recently signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles that will pay him $32 million per year. Amon-Ra St. Brown got $30 million per year from the Detroit Lions. There is also one other star wide receiver who is looking for a raise.

Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons are also seeking extensions from the Cowboys, but don’t be surprised if Lamb is next. The wide receiver market has been very clearly set.