CeeDee Lamb took a visible step forward in his recovery on Wednesday, working on a side field with resistance cords as he rehabs a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 3. After missing two games and not practicing last week, the Dallas Cowboys will track how he responds throughout the week before determining his game status against the Carolina Panthers.
What is The Latest Injury Update on CeeDee Lamb?
Lamb’s Week 3 high ankle sprain sidelined him for Weeks 4 and 5, and he was not seen practicing at all last week. Wednesday brought the first public sign of on‑field progress with multiple beat reporters noting that Lamb was outside conducting rehab work, including resistance‑cord drills, on a side field.
Reports stated that it was his first visible on‑field activity since the injury. They reiterated the initial three‑to‑four week timeline and noted that the team did not place him on injured reserve. Executive Stephen Jones stated on local radio that he expects Lamb to return within the next two weeks, which aligns with the original timetable.
CeeDee Lamb – injury update pic.twitter.com/KgY1ISRRMh
— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) October 9, 2025
Other reports underscored that Dallas views the return window as narrowing and that getting Lamb back would complement an offense that has produced efficiently over the past two weeks. While the observed rehab is a positive milestone, the team has not announced a change to Lamb’s practice designation as of midweek, maintaining a week‑to‑week approach.
Internally, the Cowboys will monitor Lamb’s daily responses to rehab and any incremental work before determining whether he can progress to limited practice. For high ankle sprains, teams typically require pain‑free movement, stability in change‑of‑direction drills, and favorable post‑work recovery before returning a player to team periods. The Wednesday side‑field session meets the first part of that sequence; the following steps are Thursday and Friday updates to confirm progression.
Will CeeDee Lamb Play in Week 6?
There is cautious optimism, but no firm commitment has been made yet. Week 6’s return remains doubtful based on the initial three-to-four-week timeline and Wednesday’s status, suggesting Lamb may be more likely for Week 7 if the club sticks to a conservative progression. Stephen Jones’ expectation of a return within two weeks is consistent with that view and reinforces that the team sees a near‑term window.
CeeDee is close. Either Week 6 or Week 7, just depends on how he feels over the next 2 days. https://t.co/VfHXxO8MXA
— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) October 8, 2025
The key indicators to watch are the Cowboys’ official practice reports and Lamb’s participation level on Thursday and Friday. A move from side‑field rehab to limited practice would signal a realistic chance for Week 6. Remaining in rehab work without team periods would point to Week 7. As of Wednesday evening, Lamb has not been upgraded beyond side-field work, and the club continues to treat his status on a week-to-week basis.
If Lamb is held out, Dallas will lean on its current receiving rotation, which has produced effectively in his absence. If he returns, the Cowboys will likely reintegrate him into the passing game with an eye on route depth and snap management, consistent with standard protocol following high ankle sprains. Final designations will post on Friday, per league reporting cadence.