The Dallas Cowboys made enemies out of many members of their fanbase in the offseason with their approach to the running back room, as they chose to let. an improving young player bolt in free agency while replacing him with multiple fringe starters off very poor seasons.
The Cowboys brought in Javonte Williams, who was fresh off a horrible 2024 season with the Denver Broncos, to be the leading member of a committee that also featured former Eagles back Miles Sanders. Rico Dowdle, an undrafted free agent who notched a 1,000-yard season, signed with the Carolina Panthers.