Skates, Spikes, and Sidelines

How much do you spend on your body per year? A couple thousand, maybe, after insurance? Or maybe none at all, your body is a temple! Well, NFL star receiver CeeDee Lamb spends more per year on body maintenance than most people make in their lifetimes.

The Cowboys’ newest number 88 recently told Complex that he spends about $50,000 every two weeks. Quick trip to the calculator and that’s $1.3 million a year. Wow. His commitment to body care underlines a growing trend in the NFL to prioritize longevity and peak performance.

The anatomy of Lamb’s recovery plan

So, what goes into the University of Oklahoma alumni’s million dollar body? Well, he’s got specialists lined up across various states for various needs. In Florida, his trainer. In Houston, he’s got a physical therapist. Back home in Dallas, Lamb gets his hydration support.

Every off-day for the star is another opportunity to ensure he’s game ready. The receiver’s regiment includes sauna sessions, cold plunges, hot tubs, steam rooms, massages, cryotherapy and acupuncture. Sounds like Jesse Itzler if he were a football player!

Comparing the investment

CeeDee Lamb’s immense investment aligns with patterns across the league.

• Russel Wilson
  • The QB allocates a similar figure to Lamb. Around $1 million goes towards hyperbaric oxygen therapy and specialized equipment.
• Derrick Henry
  • The Ravens running back dedicates roughly $250,000 every year to massages, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and infrared saunas. He also follows a strict diet that eliminates fried foods, dairy, gluten, and artificial sugars.
• James Harrison
  • The former linebacker invested on average $500,000 per season by employing a six-person staff. They focused on chiropractic practices, acupuncture, training, and massage therapists.

The similarity between all of them? They all more than tripled the average career for their respective positions. Clearly, something they do worked.

As the game and league continue to evolve, the increasingly holistic and proactive approach to health doesn’t show signs of slowing down. With players like CeeDee Lamb being open about their processes, the realm of athletic excellence will continue to be redefined.