{"id":14767,"date":"2025-02-20T15:49:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=14767"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:49:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:49:05","slug":"breaking-news-cowboys-named-best-fit-for-intriguing-young-free-agent-running-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=14767","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Cowboys named &#8216;best fit&#8217; for intriguing young free agent running back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-mm-id=\"_pvv1kf7qc\">As the Dallas Cowboys search for answers in the backfield, one young NFL free agent running back is being linked to the team.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_pvv1kf7qc\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5568,h_3132,x_0,y_151\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/cowboys_country\/01jmhw7h71de2jk5tc37.jpg\" alt=\"Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams tries to elude Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory.\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_pvv1kf7qc\"><em>Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams tries to elude Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_pvv1kf7qc\">The Dallas Cowboys&#8217; issues with the team&#8217;s rushing attack is well-documented. The offense ranked near the bottom of the NFL in several rushing categories and 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle is set to hit free agency.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_s6ehkzj4o\">If Dowdle leaves on the open market, the Cowboys are bare at running back with just Deuce Vaugh and Malik Davis under contract.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_eytqmymdo\">Several analysts have predicted the Cowboys could target Boise State Broncos star running back Ashton Jeanty in the 2025 NFL Draft, but there are also some intriguing options via trade or free agency.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_hh8j5at5z\"><strong>MORE:<\/strong> Micah Parsons makes plea to Cowboys front office to attack free agency<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_liwier0p8\">According to Tyler Dragon of USA Today, Dallas is a &#8220;best fit&#8221; for one player who will be available.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_u61fja8p7\">Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams, who has totaled over 1,000 yards from scrimmage in two of his four seasons, provides an intriguing option for the Cowboys on the open market.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_u61fja8p7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3669,h_2446,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/cowboys_country\/01jmhwjgmbkfc7dbhxy8.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_2q8u2wpjg\">\n<p>Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams runs out the tunnel before the game against the New Orleans Saints. \/ Stephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_cdr4akj8k\">&#8220;Williams\u2019 modest 513 rushing yards led the Broncos. His opportunities decreased in the latter portion of the season in what ended up being a backfield-by-committee approach in Denver,&#8221; Dragon wrote.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_yseat7p1q\">&#8220;A change of scenery appears to be what\u2019s best for him. 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