Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is determined to improve upon a challenging 2024 season marked by an unusual number of dropped passes. Returning to camp in 2025, Lamb’s primary goal is to clean up his catching consistency to help elevate the Cowboys’ offense. His renewed focus is part of a broader effort to regain the elite form that has made him one of the league’s top receivers.
Lamb expressed his commitment to this change, explaining,
“That’s my plan. Catch everything and we’ll see what happens after that. I’ve always been thinking it, but it’s like moving with intent. It’s a little different than it just being a thought (when) you have it on paper, you see it every day. And then when you go to practice you switch that mindset. You turn it on. You remember.”
—CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys WR
Excitement Builds Around New Chemistry with George Pickens
Lamb also shared enthusiasm about joining forces with fellow wide receiver George Pickens, anticipating that their partnership will present difficult matchups for defenses, even if it means sharing targets. He explained how having two skilled receivers on the same side of the field forces defenses into tough decisions.
“If I have two guys on me, I can guarantee the ball is going to him, because we’re on the same side. And if there are two guys on me, he’s one on one. Do what you want with that info. It’s honestly fun.”
—CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys WR
Lamb cautioned against the dangers of comparing teammates, believing the duo’s success depends on mutual support and playing to each other’s strengths.
“The greatest thief of joy is comparisons. Trust me. It will kill you. … We’re going to play to our strengths. It’s just playing off one another. Whoever has the hot hand, good luck, because we’re probably on fire. All we got to do is keep our head down and grind. It’s already destined. Like, at birth. With the talent that we have, as soon as we break the huddle, it’s already destined. At the end of the day it comes down to the work that we put in. How serious are we about it? Are we going to take this to the next level or are we just going to be another duo that’s just playing ball together?”
—CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys WR
Injury Updates Impacting Key NFL Players
The Cowboys will continue to await the return of third-round cornerback Shavon Revel, whose recovery from a torn ACL will sideline him for an estimated six to eight more weeks, according to his father Gavin Dawson. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles were without wide receiver A.J. Brown at practice due to a hamstring injury, as reported by Brooks Kubena.
Giants Rookie Abdul Carter Impresses Veterans with Natural Talent
Turning to the New York Giants, rookie Abdul Carter has shown remarkable promise following his selection as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor has been vocal about his high expectations for Carter, praising his athletic gifts and work ethic during offseason training.
Eluemunor remarked,
“I know that kid’s going to be great. I tell him every day, tell him when I see him I think he’s going to be great,”
and added,
“The characteristics he has, you can’t teach. There’s hard work, there’s talent, but there’s something that’s just God-given like his twitch and his shiftiness that I’ve only seen twice in my career.”
—Jermaine Eluemunor, Giants RT
Highlighting Carter’s skills, Eluemunor recalled a spin move the rookie used effectively against him in training camp and expressed confidence Carter will continue to develop as he adjusts to the speed of the NFL.
“Honestly, if you time it up, great, you can get a lot of players, I think. I’m hard to get with a spin move, but I think that the more he learns the speed of the game and the more he’s around Burns and [Thibodeaux] and once it gets out there and truly catches up with the speed and it’s nothing for him, then yeah, he’s going to be one of those ones for sure. … I’ve been in this league for nine years now, played against all the best players in the NFL, all the best d-ends. He’s a good one.”
—Jermaine Eluemunor, Giants RT
Giants’ Brian Burns Highlights Carter’s Football IQ and Patience
Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns also praised Carter’s approach during practice, noting the rookie’s ability to set up moves patiently rather than relying on raw power alone.
“The move was nice. Great move. But what I’m more impressed with is the battle between him and [Eluemunor],”
Burns said.
“It wasn’t just all-out one move. You know what I’m saying? He set that up. He’s setting it up. I like the fact that he was patient enough to set up that move and be able to execute it.”
—Brian Burns, Giants OLB
Outlook for 2025 NFL Season: Rising Talent and Renewed Focus
As the NFL 2025 season approaches, CeeDee Lamb’s determination to reduce drops and partner effectively with George Pickens positions the Cowboys to enhance their receiving game. Meanwhile, the Giants’ rookie class, led by Abdul Carter, shows promising signs of impact at the professional level. Injuries remain a concern for several teams, but players’ efforts to improve and adapt underline a restless urgency across the league.
The Cowboys and Giants both aim to translate offseason progress into on-field success, highlighting how focus, resilience, and chemistry will play critical roles this season. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as these storylines develop in the coming months.