The Dallas Cowboys are 2-2 in 2024 after defeating the New York Giants in their divisional game last week. Superstar wide receiver CeeDee Lamb recorded his best-yet-season performance, hauling in seven passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. Fans are perplexed after a video of the incident was made public, yet Lamb received a heavy fine from the league today for numerous infractions.
A Dallas Cowboys star is disciplined
The NFL penalised the great receiver $25,324 for two instances of unsportsmanlike conduct during the victory last week, which included making fun of him after he scored a touchdown. Many supporters are perplexed as to why he is currently being punished when there was no flag thrown by the official during the play.
The NFL penalised Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb $25,324 for two instances of unsportsmanlike behaviour last week, one of which was taunting after he scored a touchdown.
In the video, Lamb turned to face the Giants defender, who was attempting to catch up with him as he took off sprinting for the score. It appears as though he may have spoken to the defender, but it’s not clear if his remarks called for a penalty.
CeeDee Lamb’s Professional Journey
On January 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, USA, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys poses before the AT&T Stadium matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the NFC wild card game. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Kevin Jairaj
With just 316 receiving yards and two touchdowns in four games this season, the superstar has had a poor start by his standards. With the exception of 2020, his rookie year, when he fell just 65 yards shy of the mark, Lamb has reached over 1,000 yards receiving in every season of his career.
The league has penalised players for a number of dubious offences that don’t seem to have an impact on the game. Players from all throughout the league have expressed their opinions on these fines and, in the event that they disagree, have even appealed to their punishments.
Do you believe Lamb should have received a fine for his taunting, or did the NFL go too far in imposing this penalty?
Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Pitches Davante Adams To Dallas Cowboys
Donovan Mitchell, a standout player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is totally focused on the 2024–25 NBA season, yet he still finds time to watch other sports.
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As a devoted Dallas Cowboys supporter, Mitchell is aware of the NFL, and on Friday, the All-Star guard encouraged wide receiver Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders—who just asked for a trade—to give the Cowboys some thought.
“I know you love Aaron Rodgers; I know you love the Jets and all that,” Mitchell remarked, “if we get Davante, and Davante if you see this.” “However, why not? That’s my brief pitch. In terms of a contract, I have nothing to donate. I’m aware that you’re not producing as much as you ought to, but Jerry Jones will see to it. It will be wonderful, so please come down.”
After CeeDee Lamb, Dallas could really need another receiver, especially with No. 2 wide receiver Brandin Cooks out for the season.
Adams is signed until 2026, so the Raiders have until the trade deadline on November 5 to make a decision about his future.
Meanwhile, Mitchell is coming off of a 2023-24 campaign in which he played 55 games and averaged 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals over 35.3 minutes a night on 46.2/36.8/86.5 shooting splits. That led to his being selected for his sixth consecutive All-Star team.
In September 2022, the Cavaliers acquired Mitchell in a sensational trade with the Utah Jazz. In his first season in Cleveland, he scored a career-high 28.3 points per game.
The Chicago Bulls and the Cavaliers will square off in their first preseason matchup next Tuesday.
