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NFL rankings and Cowboys WR developments

Overview

In late July 2026 the NFL released its fan‑voted Top 100 list, showing a sharp decline for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who fell from No. 35 to No. 55 after a season limited to 14 games and a high number of drops. The same release corrected an omission of Detroit Lions defensive end DeIan Hutchinson, highlighting the volatility of the rankings.

A week later, during the Cowboys’ 2026 training camp, the focus shifted to the wide‑receiver room. Seventh‑round rookie Anthony Smith impressed with a 4.32‑second 40‑yard dash, while undrafted Camden Brown earned a practice‑squad look. Lamb addressed the criticism of his previous season’s drops, saying he would work on fundamentals and even tried a “beekeeping‑style” net in practice to improve his catching. The camp narrative framed Lamb’s effort to rebound from his ranking slide amid new competition for roster spots.

Entities

CeeDee Lamb · Camden Brown · Anthony Smith · Joseph Hoyt · Dallas Cowboys

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Dallas Cowboys WR Roster Battle: Rookie Anthony Smith and CeeDee Lamb

    Dallas Cowboys training camp sees rookie Anthony Smith vying for a WR spot while veteran CeeDee Lamb works to curb his drops ahead of the new season.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NFL Top 100 Rankings Show CeeDee Lamb Drop and Missing Defensive Star for 2026

    The NFL's 2026 Top 100 list drops Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb to No. 55, corrects a missing DE DeIan Hutchinson at No. 10, and highlights Jack Campbell's All‑Pro season.

Sources

bleacherreport.com · cyclinginc.com · insidethestar.com · si.com