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Major CeeDee Lamb injury update surfaces after Cowboys’ loss to Buccaneers

During Friday morning's edition of the ESPN "SportsCenter" program, NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared an update on Lamb's status.

By Zac Wassink · Yardbarker

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:12 PM

Key Things to Know

CeeDee Lamb suffered a quad bruise against Tampa Bay and is not dealing with a major injury.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport expects Lamb to return for the Cowboys' game against the Packers on Oct. 18.
Lamb was limited to two catches for nine yards during Dallas' 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers.

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Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is dealing with a quad bruise rather than a major injury following Thursday's 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Lamb struggled through visible pain and did not finish the game, managing only two receptions for nine yards as Dallas dropped to 2-3.

Rapoport reported on ESPN's SportsCenter that Lamb is expected to return after the team's long weekend of rest. The Cowboys anticipate having the NFL's leading receiver back in the lineup for their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 18.

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