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Cowboys’ Javonte Williams Emerges as Dark Horse 2026 Rushing Title Candidate

Dallas Cowboys On SI·Randy Gurzi·27 days ago
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After allowing Rico Dowdle to leave in free agency last season, the Dallas Cowboys turned to Javonte Williams as their new lead back. Dowdle had just made history as the first undrafted player to record 1,000 yards rushing for the Cowboys, whereas Williams had just finished his second consecutive season with fewer than four yards per attempt. Naturally, the Cowboys were criticized for this decision, but in the end, they looked brilliant. Williams didn’t just turn back the clock, but he put up the best numbers of his career with 1,201 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. That earned him a new contract, with Williams signing a three-year, $24 million deal this offseason . Could Javonte Williams contend for the 2026 NFL rushing title? Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams carries the ball against the New York Giants. | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images That contract is very team-friendly and could look even better if Williams can fight for the rushing title this season.…

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