The Dallas Cowboys have a difficult road ahead offensively with wideout CeeDee Lamb expected to be sidelined the next several weeks with a high ankle sprain. Everything about the Dallas offense is built around the chemistry between quarterback Dak Prescott and Lamb, and fixing the offense isn't as simple as focusing on George Pickens.
There simply isn't a player in this offense capable of providing the level of production that Lamb brings to the table, which is why it will take a group effort to survive his absence.
With the Cowboys looking to keep the passing game afloat, they could potentially activate rookie WR Traeshon Holden in Week 4. With the likes of Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Tolbert struggling to generate much production, rolling the dice on the undrafted playmaker isn't a bad idea.
CeeDee Lamb's Injury Could Force Cowboys to Promote WR Traeshon Holden
Holden was signed as an undrafted free agent and had a few great camp moments. He also tallied four catches for 64 receiving yards in three preseason outings; however, that wasn't good enough to keep him on the active roster. The Cowboys sent Holden to their practice squad instead, and he's been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself ever since.
While sitting Tolbert down obviously isn't going to happen, it's clear that the fourth-year pro isn't living up to expectations. He's posted a forgettable 6-40-0 stat line through three games, which cannot continue to be accepted with Lamb sidelined. The Cowboys can only hope that Tolbert improves and surprise contributors emerge.
With this in mind, giving Holden a chance isn't the worst idea. The UDFA rookie had an impressive career with Oregon, totaling 718 yards and five touchdowns in his final season in the program. He seemingly improved with each passing collegiate campaign, and now it's time to see if that trend continues at the NFL level.
The Cowboys owe it to the fan base to at least try every weapon at their disposal in an attempt to find an outside answer. Holden is near the top of this list despite not being on the active roster. If the first-year WR ends up capitalizing on an opportunity to suit up, Lamb's absence might be more palatable than expected.