CeeDee Lamb discusses playing through shoulder injury in Cowboys’ Week 16 win

Dallas Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb battled through a shoulder injury to help his team beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16, despite the Cowboys being eliminated from the playoffs earlier Sunday.

Lamb could be seen in immense pain at points throughout the game, but he soldiered on to be on the field with his teammates. After the game, he gave an update on his shoulder and explained his decision to continue playing despite the injury.

“My shoulder is crazy, I’m not even going to lie to you. I’m just out there fighting and doing what I do. It’s not fun,” Lamb told reporters, via Jon Machota of Athletics.

When asked why he played through the pain, Lamb said, “I love this game so much. I’m literally willing to put my body out there on the line for my guys.”

Lamb had a team-high seven receptions and a game-high 105 receiving yards Sunday night, and didn’t let his ailing shoulder stop him from turning in a very productive game.

After signing his four-year, $136 million contract this offseason, the 25-year-old has played in all 15 games for the Cowboys in 2024. He has recorded 101 receptions, 1,194 yards and six touchdowns. His 105-yard performance Sunday was the third time he had over 100 receiving yards in a game this season.