The NFL offseason is underway with a multitude of roster decisions to be made. Among those teams, the Dallas Cowboys have numerous to make.
The Cowboys have made a big commitment to a key playmaker on offense. It has been reported that running back Javonte Williams has agreed to a three-year contract extension.
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The contract extension has a value of $24M. That’s good for an $8M average per year for the sixth year back out of North Carolina.
Williams joined the Cowboys last offseason to compete for a starting job. He answered the call with a big season in Big D.
Williams accumulated over 1,200 yards rushing–almost exceeding his last two years of production in Denver. He missed only one game and scored a total of 13 touchdowns.
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He was a key part of their offense that included Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens. Pickens is also in the final year of his deal.
Dec 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) runs during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Dallas likely will try to get Pickens on a long-term deal, but all signs point to a franchise tag incoming. Could this move have shown their decision on a long-term commitment to Williams instead of Pickens?
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