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With deal, will CeeDee Lamb become Cowboys' greatest No. 88?

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FRISCO, Texas -- CeeDee Lamb has learned to embrace what No. 88 means in Dallas Cowboys' history.

When the Cowboys selected him in the first round in 2020, he initially wanted to wear No. 10. Then he had a conversation with Michael Irvin, followed by another with Dez Bryant, previous owners of No. 88. Lamb learned more about the standard set by Hall of Famers Drew Pearson and Irvin, plus Bryant's starry run in Dallas.

Over the years, the wide receiver foursome has connected on marketing deals and enjoyed the camaraderie of a number as famous as No.