Exclusive: Cowboys’ Reddy Steward Breaks Down What Makes CeeDee Lamb Elite

Reddy Steward may not be considered one of the stars of the Dallas Cowboys, but he plays a key role on the defensive unit.

The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent is playing his first full NFL season in Dallas after appearing in one game during his rookie season with the Chicago Bears in 2024. 

Steward entered the Cowboys' season finale against the New York Giants as the team's No. 1 cornerback following the release of former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs and with Daron Bland being placed on injured reserve.

Because he's one of the team's top defensive backs, he's accustomed to matching up against CeeDee Lamb on a daily basis. 

Lamb is considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and has already been to the Pro Bowl on four occasions and been named an All-Pro three different times.

What Sets Lamb Apart

When asked what separates Lamb from other receivers, Steward says it's his route running and raves over how "smooth" the 26-year-old receiver is on the field.

"CeeDee is different," said Steward in a one-on-one interview. 

"My first week here, I could tell that what separates him from most receivers, his route running and stuff. CeeDee is one of the smoothest guys you ever turn on a tape and watch. His roster separation that he gets on defensive backs is big."

Lamb continues to prove he's one of the best receivers in the NFL on one of the top offensive units in the league. The Cowboys ranked seventh in points and second in total yardage across the regular season. 

With the addition of former Pittsburgh Steelers No. 1 receiver George Pickens, the Cowboys' offense reached another level. Lamb has 75 catches for 1,077 yards, registering his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season.

Earlier this season, Lamb struggled in a close loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, suffering a couple of drops in a 24-20 defeat against Philadelphia. However, it's worth noting he still had seven catches for 110 yards.

Steward says Lamb was extra "motivated" after the drops and that he was in the practice facility early in the morning the next day.

"It was one game, we played the Eagles at the beginning of the season and CeeDee had dropped a few passes," said Steward. 

"The next day he was at the facility at four or five in the morning catching footballs. Just saying that type of stuff from those top guys, top dogs on my team, it motivates the younger players that we obviously need to work harder and work as hard as they're doing, because they are the blueprint for this."

Trash Talk? Not His Style

When asked if Lamb is much of a trash talker on the field, Steward said the All-Pro receiver lets his game do the talking.

"I'm gonna say CeeDee lets his game do the talking," said Steward. 

"But if somebody start with him, he's going to get that fire that it's time to talk a little trash back. It's time to go on top of somebody."

The Cowboys obviously won't be going to the playoffs this season, the second straight year they'll miss the postseason. 

However, with arguably the best wide receiver duo in the NFL in Lamb and Pickens, it wouldn't be surprising if the Cowboys were to bounce back and re-enter the postseason mix next season.