CeeDee Lamb ankle injury return: Cowboys reveal timeline after awkward twist vs Bears

CeeDee Lamb was taken into the medical tent with an ankle injury during the Dallas Cowboys' Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears

Updated on: Sep 22, 2025, 02:49:39 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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CeeDee Lamb was taken into the medical tent with an ankle injury during the Dallas Cowboys' Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The star wide receiver was listed as questionable for the game, causing concern among Cowboys fans.

CeeDee Lamb injured his ankle vs the Chicago Bears (Getty Images via AFP)

Lamb gave fans a scare on Sunday when he went down early against the Bears. The incident happened in the first quarter when his leg was twisted awkwardly on a tackle. After leaving the field, the WR was spotted on the sideline without a shoe or sock on his left foot, sparking concern about the severity of the injury.

The Cowboys star did return at the beginning of the second quarter, but his comeback was short-lived. He played just one snap before exiting again, clearly uncomfortable as he tried to push off on the injured ankle.

The team later announced that Lamb was officially listed as questionable to return. For now, the Cowboys and their fans will wait anxiously for further updates on the condition of their top receiver.

The Cowboys, meanwhile, faced backlash from fans. “Lining up CeeDee Lamb at running back is the most diabolical thing I’ve seen in a football game my entire life,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“So ceedee lamb comes in for one(1) play in the second quarter so FanDuel doesn’t have to void him. You’ll never be able to convince me that sports aren’t rigged lol,” another one added.

When will CeeDee Lamb return?

ESPN's Todd Archer revealed that Lamb came out of the tent and it seems like he is going to stay in the game.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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