The newest Cowboy will turn 25 in April and already has four years of NFL experience under his belt. With Williams joining the roster, Dowdle’s playing career will continue elsewhere. Dowdle was Dallas’ leading rusher in 2024 with 1,079 yards on the ground.

The move is almost certainly not the last by the Cowboys to upgrade a running game that ranked 27th in total yards last season.

The Dallas Cowboys showcased some of their selective aggression on the opening day of the NFL's legal tampering period by signing a replacement for free agent running back Rico Dowdle, who became the first undrafted running back in franchise history to rush for more than 1,