BREAKING NEWS: Dallas Cowboys National Football League NFL Fans Reacts in Shock As Coach Brian Schottenheimer makes Surprising statement Announcing that Star Wide Receiver CeeDee Lamb has been made the new….see more

Stunning Cowboys Nation today, head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced that star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will be the new team captain for the 2025 season, making him one of the youngest offensive leaders in recent franchise history.

The surprise announcement came during a press conference at AT&T Stadium, where Schottenheimer praised Lamb’s work ethic, leadership on and off the field, and growing role as the emotional heartbeat of the team.

> “CeeDee embodies what it means to be a Dallas Cowboy,” said Schottenheimer. “He’s earned the respect of this locker room and this coaching staff. He leads by example, and it’s time to make it official.”

Fans and analysts immediately flooded social media with reactions ranging from surprise to celebration. While Lamb has long been a Pro Bowl star and franchise cornerstone, his elevation to team captain signals a new era of leadership as the Cowboys look to get back to Super Bowl contention.

Lamb, who led the NFL in receptions in 2023 and has been named to four straight Pro Bowls, expressed gratitude and determination in his own remarks:

> “I’m honored. This team is my family. I’m ready to lead and do whatever it takes to bring a championship back to Dallas.”

Teammates Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons both voiced their support for the decision, calling Lamb a “born leader” and the “heart and soul” of the offense.

With training camp underway, all eyes are now on how Lamb will embrace his new leadership role—adding captaincy duties to his already towering on-field expectations.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Cowboys prepare for what promises to be an electrifying 2025 season.