How long is CeeDee Lamb out? Ankle injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Cowboys WR

Teddy Ricketson

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How long is CeeDee Lamb out? Ankle injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Cowboys WR image

The Dallas Cowboys will be without star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb due to an ankle injury. 

It was an awkward tackle for Lamb, where his ankle got trapped between the defender's leg and the turf. He was taken into the medical tent and was diagnosed with an ankle injury. Fans were happy to see that he came out and stood on the sideline, missing the next drive but then returning to the game. Lamb ran one route and checked himself out of the game. He shook his head and was hobbled, signaling his day was done.

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Here is more on how long CeeDee Lamb will be out. 

CeeDee Lamb injury update

After going down in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, Lamb was listed as questionable to return with the ankle injury. The wide receiver took himself out of the game after trying to play through the injury. 

Lamb wasn't expected back after he tried to return to the game and couldn't, but he was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game in the second half. 

Lamb was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. It will all depend on how Lamb heals and if the team doctors let him play if he can bear the pain with the risk of making it worse. It was reported that Lamb will miss at least the next two weeks and could even be looking at IR; it was later announced he won't be placed on the reserve. 

The receiver missed the Cowboy's Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, and on Friday, he was ruled out for Week 5 against the New York Jets.

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How long will CeeDee Lamb be out?

A source told ESPN's Todd Archer that the wide receiver could be sidelined 3-4 weeks. The expectation is that he will miss at least two games, but he has not yet been added to injured reserve.

On September 22, it was announced that Lamb will be out for at least the next two games, but he won't be added to the injury reserve.

On October 3, Lamb was ruled out for the Cowboy's Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets, but it does not look like he is far from returning.

Lamb was officially ruled out after Schottenheimer's press conference, which means he'll miss his second consecutive game. It was reported that the receiver was expected to miss at least two games, so if the Cowboys get him back, it's hopefully sooner rather than later.

Friday's practice was a good sign for Dallas and their superstar.

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Cowboys upcoming schedule

WeekOpponent
5at Jets
6at Panthers
7vs. Commanders
8at Broncos
9vs. Cardinals (MNF)

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CeeDee Lamb 2025 stats

  • Games: 3
  • Targets: 24
  • Receptions: 16
  • Yards: 222
  • Touchdowns: 0

Teddy Ricketson

Teddy Ricketson is a Digital Content Producer at The Sporting News. He joined the team in 2024 after spending the last three years writing for Vox Media as part of its DK Nation/Network team. Teddy does his best to support the South Carolina Gamecocks and Carolina Panthers, but tends to have more fun cheering on the Atlanta Braves. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their two dogs, Bo and Hootie.