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 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 Denver Broncos have lost four in-house free agents to other teams this week, including running back Javonte Williams, who agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Here's a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the Williams news on Twitter/X.