Dallas Cowboys fans started their Monday with a party when the franchise agreed to a deal with star receiver CeeDee Lamb. The new deal for Lamb makes him the second-highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL, but there’s more to Lamb than this contract.

The All-Pro receiver now looks to create one of the greatest legacies in Cowboys franchise history.

The number 88 has been the most iconic number in Dallas for years. With Drew Pearson and Michael Irvin wearing the number before him, it could be a tough challenge for most to fill the shoes of that number.

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But in just three years, Lamb has achieved record-breaking feats and when his new contract expires, his resume will rival that of the two Hall of Famers who came before him.

Looking ahead to Lamb’s 2023 season, you might be wondering how it took the franchise so long to sign him to a long-term deal.

With 135 receptions last season, Lamb now ranks sixth all-time for most receptions in a season.

It’s a record that Lamb could easily break this coming season. It’s hard to say that any current player could be better than titans of the game like Pearson and Irvin, but Lamb is creating a legacy that may never be forgotten.

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