Dallas, TX
Signing CeeDee Lamb Is a Race Dallas Cowboys Must Win
The Dallas Cowboys are staring down the barrel of three potential market-setting extensions. Quarterback Dak Prescott, receiver CeeDee Lamb, and edge rusher Micah Parsons are all among the best in the sport at their positions, and are each coming off of incredible seasons.
Yet, owner Jerry Jones has seemed to balk at giving Prescott the pay day he’s earned, and a recent report that Parsons has “worn thin” during his time in Dallas don’t inspire optimism.
The Cowboys may be dead set on playing hardball and teetering on the precipice of a rebuild. Regardless of their plays, they can’t let their star receiver slip away.
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs past
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The quickest way to “solve” the Lamb problem was to sign him yesterday. The second-quickest would be to sign him right now. As people begin to ask whether Lamb will be present for offseason workouts or hold out for a bigger deal, Jones can end all the fuss with a contract worth signing.
With Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill bringing in $30 million per year and Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams just $2 million behind, the ballpark for Lamb begins. While Spotrac lists his market value at four years and $115 million ($28.8 million per year), it wouldn’t be surprising to see him take the lead in total value, average per year, total guarantees, or a combination of the three.
He’s worth it.
In 2023, Lamb cemented himself as one of the league in receptions en route to 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns. He surpassed 150 yards four times, including a 227-yard performance to epitomize his game-breaking talents.
Lamb can take over games and impact every level of the field, without the off-field or medical red flags that can put doubt in a franchise’s mind. He’s also cheaper now than he will be in a matter of months.
Dallas can choose to extend Lamb now, allowing them to get ahead of the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, who may be in the market to extend star targets of their own. If the Cowboys think paying Lamb is a chore now, just wait until Justin Jefferson and Brandon Aiyuk get paid.
If money isn’t the issue, the only other concern would be the competitive window that Dallas might close – voluntarily. If Prescott hits free agency, the Cowboys will almost certainly pivot to a rebuild, and Jones may not want to pay top dollar for seasons spent in the cellar.
That, too, would be foolish.
The teams without franchise quarterbacks spend their years hoping that the quarterback they choose is the right one, and that their supporting cast is good enough to give him a solid chance at success. The list of talents in the NFL right now that would be more beneficial to a rookie quarterback is incredibly shot.
Lamb is an elite receiver at the top of his game and seems totally willing to keep playing for America’s Team. Meeting his price is good for the Cowboys of today and tomorrow, and would give some confidence to the notion that Dallas isn’t willing to surrender its sense of competitiveness.
Dallas, TX
Man dies after dog attack in Dallas home, police say
A man has died after a dog attacked him inside a home in North Texas on Thursday afternoon, officials say.
Dallas police officers responded to a call in the 4100 block of Esmalda Drive at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Investigators determined the man was attacked by a dog inside a residence in the 4100 block of Pringle Drive.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.
According to a press release, the Dallas Police Department is treating the case as a homicide.
Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Kenneth Castoral at 469‑781‑1261 or by email at kenneth.castoral@dallaspolice.gov.
Dallas, TX
Every Dallas Restaurant That Closed in 2025
Photos by Allison McLean
According to the Chinese New Year, 2025 was the year of the snake, and Dallas shed more than its fair share of restaurants and bars.
We actually started off on a high note with the closure of Salt Bae’s restaurant, Nusr-Et, which had the audacity to charge upwards of $1,000 for a steak.
After that, local favorites started dropping like flies. Many leases seemed to come to an end with an increase in demand for space sending rent skyrocketing. Along with rising food costs, local restaurants are taking a hit.
It’s not all bad, though. Peppered into the mix are some restaurants and bars in Dallas that closed, but were remodeled and reimagined into new concepts. Others are looking for new spaces with lower rent. The rest, however, are gone for good.
The beginning of this year will likely be no better than the last, and it’s as good a time as ever to get out and support your favorite local spots. Money tight? We know where to go.
These are all the Dallas restaurants that closed in 2025.
Dallas, TX
Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis facing possible season-ending surgery on hand
Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis might be facing season-ending left hand surgery after being injured in Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz, ESPN reported on Friday.
Davis reportedly underwent an MRI exam on Friday that showed ligament damage in the hand. Davis reportedly will seek a second opinion to see if surgery is needed.
ESPN reported Davis would miss at least six weeks if surgery is avoided.
Davis was injured with 2:52 left in the 116-114 loss while defending Utah star Lauri Markkanen on a drive to the basket. Davis was in obvious pain after the play and left the contest with 2:08 remaining after he was holding the hand and unable to defend Markkanen’s next basket.
The timing of the injury could affect Dallas’ trade plans. The club reportedly planned to shop Davis prior to the 5 February trade deadline.
Davis hasn’t even been with the Mavericks for a year yet. He came over in the controversial and disastrous deal in which star Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Davis, who turns 33 in March, is making $54.1m this season. He is due to make $58.5m next season and has a player option for $62.8m in 2027-28.
Davis has played in just 29 games for the Mavericks – nine last season and 20 this season.
He is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots this season. He is a 10-time All-Star.
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