The Dallas Cowboys' embarrassing 31-17 defeat against the polarizing Chicago Bears seems like background fodder, given the news that superstar wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will miss time with a high ankle sprain. It's not even a quarter into the season, and the seeds of organizational failure are already in full bloom.
With Green Bay coming to town, Dallas is staring a 1-3 start in the face. The club can't foresee future injuries, but Lamb's impending absence could derail the entire campaign thanks to an archaic philosophy plaguing the brain trust at the top.
CeeDee Lamb's absence will further highlight that the Cowboys are directionless
The league's current forecasted salary cap for 2026 is around $295 million.