"One positive aspect of the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 season was the performance of their running back group. Coming into the year, there were real questions about the quality of the position group, and many believed they were one of the worst running back units in all of football. As the season went on, we learned that could not have been further from the truth, and the performance of Dallas' running backs as a whole was one of the bright spots in a lost season."
"Javonte Williams, whom the Cowboys signed to a one-year deal last spring, was the star of the show, putting together the most complete season of his NFL career. Behind Williams, 27-year-old Malik Davis was a quality backup running back, averaging 4.8 Y/A and providing some much-needed juice to the run game in the second half of the season. As good as Dallas' running backs were this season, the position group's future is once again uncertain as we head into the offseason."
The Dallas Cowboys' running back group significantly exceeded preseason expectations and provided one of the few bright spots in an otherwise lost 2025 season. Javonte Williams delivered the most complete campaign of his NFL career after signing a one-year deal, while 27-year-old Malik Davis offered effective backup play, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and adding late-season energy. Both Williams and Davis face free agency this spring, leaving roster plans uncertain. Only Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah remain under contract among Dallas' running backs. Dallas will likely pair a young back with a veteran; re-signing Williams appears most probable, though alternatives like Travis Etienne could be pursued if Williams becomes too costly.
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