The Dallas Cowboys are set to add a veteran to their backfield.
The Cowboys have agreed to terms with former Broncos running back Javonte Williams, a person familiar with the deal told The Dallas Morning News. Williams’ deal is worth $3 million and can move to $3.5 million with incentives. Williams, 24, hit the free agency market after four years with the Broncos.
Javonte Williams deal is worth $3 mil and can move to $3.5 with incentives. Last season he rushed for 513 yards in 17 games with a 3.7 average for Denver. He’s scored 11 touchdowns in four seasons.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) March 10, 2025
His best NFL season came in 2019, when he ran for 903 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie. Williams has posted 606 carries for 2,394 yards and 11 touchdowns throughout his professional career.
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The Broncos originally selected Williams with the 35th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft out of North Carolina. One of his best games as a rookie came in Week 9 of the 2021 campaign, when he ran for 111 yards on 17 carries against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Adding Williams gives the Cowboys a veteran presence at running back with last year’s leading rusher, Rico Dowdle, on the free-agent market. Dallas also released Ezekiel Elliott before the 2024 season ended.
This post will be updated as more information becomes available.
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