The Milestone That Could Reshape a Legacy in Dallas : 500 Career Catches

CeeDee Lamb is just four receptions away from entering one of the most exclusive clubs in Dallas Cowboys history. With 496 career catches, Lamb is on the verge of becoming only the sixth player in franchise history to hit the 500 mark — and he’s about to do it faster than any Cowboy before him.

The 2020 first-round pick has averaged over 90 receptions per season and continues to be the go-to weapon for quarterback Dak Prescott. With training camp in full swing and preseason looming, all signs point to Lamb reaching the milestone within the first few drives of Week 1.

To put his rise in perspective: Jason Witten took 86 games to reach 500 receptions. Dez Bryant? 89. Michael Irvin? 90. If Lamb catches four passes in the 2025 season opener, he’ll do it in just 67 games — smashing every previous pace.

Beyond the numbers, Lamb is carrying the weight of the Cowboys’ iconic No. 88 jersey, worn by legends before him. With each catch, he’s not just moving chains — he’s writing legacy. And in a contract year, this achievement may just tip the scales toward a record-breaking extension.

Whether it happens in Week 1 or shortly after, CeeDee Lamb’s climb to 500 is more than a stat line. It’s a symbol of how the Cowboys’ future is being built on the shoulders of a star who’s quickly becoming the franchise’s next all-time great.