"Javonte Williams finally had the career year he's been starving for since battling severe knee injuries. The Cowboys' starting running back earned himself a well-deserved contract extension and comes back to the team as the clear-cut No. 1 back this offseason. But who is the backup Dallas should trust behind him? Right now, the Cowboys' depth chart behind Williams is Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, Israel Abanikanda, Dominic Richardson, and Hunter Luepke."
"Davis is the only back on the list to have at least 400 yards rushing in his career. Unless Brian Schottenheimer has full confidence in rolling with young backups this year, Dallas should go after a running back who has experience. Last season, the team brought in Miles Sanders, who was competing with Williams for the starting job. Schottenheimer wanted to have veteran voices in the room to pair with the young rookie backs at the time, Blue and Mafah."
"Sanders ended camp as the team's No. 2 back and had some decent moments before exiting the first month of the season on injured reserve. The free agent market is a barren wasteland right now at the running back position. Joe Mixon, Najee Harris, Austin Eckeler, and the ghost of Nick Cubb are the only names that Dallas could sign and say, "That makes sense." Outside of those options, Dallas could move a late-round draft pick next year for a back with experience."
Javonte Williams has returned as the clear-cut No. 1 running back after a career year and a contract extension. The current depth behind him includes Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, Israel Abanikanda, Dominic Richardson, and Hunter Luepke, with Davis being the only one with at least 400 career rushing yards. The team previously added Miles Sanders to compete for the starting role, but he finished camp as the No. 2 back and left early with an injury. The free-agent market offers few sensible running back options, including Joe Mixon, Najee Harris, Austin Eckeler, and limited alternatives. If no veteran is available, Dallas could trade a late-round pick for an experienced back.
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