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CeeDee Lamb Honors Retiring Teammate Parris Campbell with Heartfelt Instagram Message
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Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reacted publicly Thursday after former teammate Parris Campbell officially announced his retirement from the NFL .
Campbell, who spent time with the Cowboys during the 2025 season, decided to step away from football at just 28 years old. Shortly after the news surfaced, Lamb shared Campbell's retirement announcement to his Instagram story with a heartfelt message.
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"Real stand-up guy. Enjoy it, my boy," Lamb wrote.
The interaction quickly caught attention from Cowboys fans as players around the league began reacting to Campbell's surprising decision.
Campbell officially retires after seven NFL seasons that included stops with the Indianapolis Colts , New York Giants , Philadelphia Eagles and Cowboys.
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Parris Campbell Walks Away From NFL at 28
The former second-round pick entered the NFL with major expectations after a standout career at Ohio State .
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Campbell helped Ohio State win a national championship and eventually became one of the most explosive offensive weapons in college football before being selected by Indianapolis in the 2019 NFL Draft .
Injuries unfortunately impacted several years of his professional career, though he still managed to put together productive stretches, especially during the 2022 season with the Colts, when he posted career highs with 63 receptions and 623 receiving yards.
Campbell later spent time with both the Giants and Eagles before joining Dallas ahead of the 2025 season.
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While his stint with the Cowboys was brief, Lamb's message showed the respect Campbell earned inside the locker room.
CeeDee Lamb 's Reaction Says Plenty
Lamb's short message immediately stood out because of how genuine it felt.
The Cowboys receiver has become one of the leaders of the franchise in recent years, and public reactions like this often reveal how players are viewed behind the scenes.
Calling Campbell a "real stand-up guy" highlighted the reputation he built throughout his NFL career, even as injuries and roster moves forced him into difficult situations during later seasons.
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Now, Campbell moves into retirement with support from former teammates across the league, including one of Dallas' biggest stars.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
