“It definitely creates some opportunities for others and for us to continue to move on as a team and opportunities for other people to step up and grow, and that’s what has to happen in these moments,” Riley said. “So certainly hate to announce that, but wanted to give you guys that news. Privacy Policy, 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jarrin Pierce, WR, Middle Tennessee State University. That's why you develop hard. The lowdown: OU has lost its starter at the RUSH backer spot. Team sources say Lamb has the body and physique of a No.1 receiver in the NFL. The lowdown: It previously seemed very likely that Calcaterra might not play another game in 2019. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys — WR11, 17.6 Lamb admittedly wouldn't be here if Dak Prescott were still under center. Copyright © 2020 NFL Draft Diamonds. Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been super impressive. Unfortunately, there’s been much worse news since last weekend on the injury front. That’s part of it.”. But the latter's absence suddenly pits … That's gonna happen. Right now, the only other players biting at his ankles on offense are Joe Burrow, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Justin Jefferson. And obviously he’d done a great job there for us as a starter, and then also was doing a great job on special teams, like he always has. https://www.dallascowboys.com/video/players-ceedee-lamb-sooner-reunion 9 in the third College Football Playoff Poll for the 2019 season. The lowdown: As in previous weeks, a redshirt definitely remains on the table if the 6-foot-2, 203-pound DB so chooses. Brian Asamoah and David Ugwoegbu have also been pressed into more action in Terry’s absence. He's such a valuable guy, can play so many positions, great experience. But I’m confident God does everything for a reason and he has a plan for me.”. 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NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. So we’ll hate to lose his experience and just playmaking ability. Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb will reportedly not play in tonight’s highly-anticipated matchup with Baylor. He has done really well. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound redshirt junior from Tulsa, Okla., was having a very solid season with 16 tackles, including 2.5 for loss and a sack, along with two quarterback hurries before suffering the injury in practice the week after the Texas game. I’ve been able to stay positive throughout this process with the help of my family, close friends, girlfriend, teammates, coaches and different OU staff members. Yesterday, he quietly posted his second 100-yard game of the season on an assortment of short and intermediate plays that showcased his dynamic skills. Just really done a great job for us, so [we’re] sick for him. Following a third down play in the second quarter where the Sooners forced a Cyclones punt, Mann had to be tended to on the field by trainers, was slow to get up and, too, needed help to get off the field. Sermon finished the season with 385 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries. The lowdown: This was a devastating loss for OU in the secondary, as it lost its Swiss Army knife or Jack-of-all-trades. It’ll be definitely a consideration. He logged five total tackles for the Crimson and Cream in 2019. Before that, he delivered a great block on an impressive 63-yard Lamb touchdown reception. He played in the first four games, logging five total tackles, including two solo in his limited time, and hasn’t seen the field since. He then returned after halftime in street clothes in what the team called a “medical issue.” It’s a true day-to-day, minute-by-minute situation and will be a game time decision on the Biletnikoff Award semifinalist. He’s close. Alex Grinch was dealt a major blow in his turnaround project shortly after arriving when the multi-year starter also tore his ACL in the spring. “Obviously, not having CeeDee the other night was a factor, but there’s a lot of players we don’t have right now,” said head coach Lincoln Riley. Is Justin Zimmer the only player that wants to win on the Buffalo Bills defense? You can email me at nfldraftdiamonds@gmail.com, You must be logged in to post a comment “He was playing extremely well,” Riley said. He was a guy that was a jack of all trades for us, but that's part of this game. I’m not just saying that because he’s sitting in the back of the room. “It’s going to be determined at the end of the week. In what role, it’s hard to tell. “We’ll kind of see how this thing unfolds, probably going to be one of those week-to-week things for us,” Riley said. I think we’re getting to the point where now we seriously start entertaining playing him.”, (Follow all things Sooners -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Sooners newsletter now!). CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Tight end Grant Calcaterra has had to conclude his career following repeated concussions. But there’s a potential of five games left on the schedule, and if he doesn’t play this weekend, he could play in the remainder of them. CeeDee Lamb, WR. And like I said, we’ve been knocking off the rust, but I think he’s [close]. Now the reality is he won’t play again at all and instead will graduate and head back home in the spring. I think we’re still about where we were on Monday.”. The lowdown: The Sooners have a nice amount of depth on the defensive line, and Kelley has returned to practice and could add to that moving forward. The third-and-19 carry served as his only one of the contest. The former five-star prospect underwent surgery for a torn ACL in the spring and finally returned to practice in recent days. “We’ve lost a lot of guys this year, a lot of season-enders. Mann had already battled the injury bug and missed a good portion of the early part of the season. “Tough for him. I think his production could go down a little bit after Dak Prescott’s injury but so far through five weeks the former Oklahoma Sooner has been impressive. After a short break in action, he was eventually helped off the field and taken to the medical tent. “He’s close. He’s healthy. I’ve spent countless hours visiting with OU medical professionals and specialists around the country. “Caleb’s doing well. I mean, I think he’s to the point where he’s definitely, I think, physically ready to help us. But a lot of people are pushing through different injuries, guys banged up. He’s knocking the rust off and I think will be ready to help us here pretty quick. Rookie CeeDee Lamb is the third key member of the team's receiving corps, as he has 21 receptions for 309 yards and two touchdowns through four weeks.