CeeDee Lamb Injury Update: Cowboys WR Still in Concussion Protocol as Team Faces Downbeat End to Season
The Dallas Cowboys walked into Week 15 hoping for any sign of life — but instead, they were met with another worrying update surrounding star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who remains in concussion protocol and has not yet been cleared for a full return.
Lamb participated in limited practice earlier this week, a small but important step in his recovery. Yet observers quickly noticed that his movements were cautious, controlled, and far from the explosive bursts he normally brings to the field. For a player known for highlight-reel agility, the contrast was jarring.
According to team sources, Lamb completed light position drills and conditioning exercises but has not cleared the full neurological evaluation required to resume game action. Until he completes every stage — including non-contact workouts, exertion tests, and medical re-assessment — he will remain sidelined.
The timing could not be worse. The Cowboys have already been eliminated from playoff contention, marking one of the franchise’s most disappointing finishes in recent memory. Losing Lamb for any extended period only deepens the sting of a season filled with missed opportunities, inconsistent performances, and brutal late-game collapses.
Coaches and teammates expressed optimism but did not hide their concern.
“He’s doing everything the right way,” one Cowboys staff member said. “But concussions don’t follow a schedule. We’re taking no chances.”
Fans have echoed the same anxiety. Social media erupted the moment practice reports were released, with many questioning whether Lamb should even return at all this season — especially with nothing meaningful left to play for. Others argued that seeing him back on the field, even in a limited capacity, would offer a small sense of hope after a disappointing year.
The Cowboys’ offense has looked noticeably flat without Lamb’s presence. His absence has forced Dallas to rely on a rotating cast of young receivers still trying to find consistency. Without their star WR, defenses have pinned down the run game and pressured the quarterback relentlessly, knowing Dallas lacks its most reliable explosive weapon.
As for Lamb, recovery remains the only priority.
The team has made it clear they will not rush him back, no matter the pressure or outside noise. With the season essentially over, Dallas is shifting their focus toward evaluating depth players, preserving their stars, and preparing for a major offseason reset.
Whether Lamb returns this year or not, one reality remains:
His health — and his future — matter far more than a lost season.
Fans now wait for the next medical update, hoping the next headline is finally a positive one.
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