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First it was Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant. Now CeeDee Lamb is carrying the torch. He expressed what it means to be a p<\/em>art of this meaningful bit of Dallas Cowboys history.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Jersey numbers typically carry a lot of weight for athletes.<\/p>\n

They’re often a defining characteristic in a player’s career, with their success and impact tied to the number they are associated with.<\/p>\n

On most teams, this comes on an individual basis.<\/p>\n

But it’s different with the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

The organization has a distinguished Hall of Honor, but it does not officially retire jersey numbers, meaning digits can be passed down generation to generation.<\/p>\n

Sometimes players are dealt a legend’s number and don’t live up to it. At the wide receiver position, however, No. 88 has become a tradition of excellence in the silver and blue.<\/p>\n

The number has been worn by Hall of Famers Drew Pearson and Michael Irvin along with former All-Pro Dez Bryant – three of the best receivers in franchise history.<\/p>\n

In 2020, CeeDee Lamb was passed the torch, and he carries it proudly.<\/p>\n

At this week’s Fanatics Fest in New York City, two members of the “No. 88 Club” reunited in Bryant and Lamb. CeeDee also took part in a Q&A panel with comedian Keegan-Michael Key and fellow NFL stars.<\/p>\n

Key asked Lamb about what it means to be a part of the Cowboys’ unique receiver fraternity.<\/p>\n

“Legacy.” Lamb said. “Those guys before me and the things they’ve done in that jersey number obviously holds me to higher standard. Raises the bar a little bit.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Lamb has undoubtedly met that standard. In 2023, he put together perhaps the best wide receiver season in franchise history with a Cowboys single-season record in receptions (135) and yards (1,749).<\/p>\n

CeeDee, being the youngest member of the group, talked about how he has maintained a relationship with his fellow 88s. The brotherhood makes him remember that his on-field accomplishments represent something greater than himself.<\/p>\n

“I’m not just wearing a jersey for myself, but obviously everybody else in between,” Lamb said.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I hope I’m making them proud right now.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Lamb enters his sixth season in 2025 and has already made numerous dents in the Cowboys’ all-time receiving record book.<\/p>\n

He ranks fourth in career receptions with 496. He passed Pearson last season and is on pace to pass Bryant and Irvin this year to jump to second on the list.<\/p>\n

Lamb ranks seventh in career receiving yards with 6,339 and ninth in receiving touchdowns with 38 in Cowboys history.<\/p>\n

He hasn’t caught all of his peers yet, but he’s doing more than enough to honor their legacy and build his own in the “No. 88 Club”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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