when does ceedee lamb come back

CeeDee Lamb is currently sidelined due to a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. He has missed multiple games including Week 5 and is not expected to play in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers. The earliest anticipated return for Lamb is Week 7, about four weeks after his injury. However, depending on his recovery, he could also return as late as Week 8 or possibly even later since high ankle sprains sometimes take up to six weeks to heal. The Dallas Cowboys have not put him on injured reserve, indicating optimism for a return potentially before the team's bye week in Week 10. His progress is positive, but the final decision on his return will come after practicing and medical evaluations closer to game day.