"The Cowboys took a shot on Javonte Williams, the former Broncos star who had struggled following an early-career ACL injury, and it paid off in a big way. At just 24-years-old, Dallas got him on a ridiculously cheap one-year "prove-it deal" - let's just say he did quite the job proving it. Williams ran for career highs in rushing and overall looked like the guy we had seen years ago. Dallas made it a priority to re-up their emerging back this offseason, and they did with a 3-year, $24M deal that is already looking like great value."
"The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player. He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. 17 running backs will make more on average than Williams this season, including guys like Alvin Kamara, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Chuba Hubbard. Those guys are fine players, but Williams is both better and cheaper following the Cowboys deal this offseason."
"Dallas's big fish in free agency was former Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson, and that contract is one that will age well for the Boys. At 3-years, $33M, Thompson barely cracks the top-20 for total contract value at his position, despite being an emerging player with s"
Javonte Williams received a low-cost one-year prove-it opportunity after joining Dallas, followed by a 3-year, $24M extension that reflects a breakout performance. Williams produced career highs in rushing and overall looked like his earlier form, making the deal appear like strong value. Jalen Thompson signed a 3-year, $33M free-agent contract that fits an emerging-star profile while remaining relatively modest compared with top safety contracts. These agreements, along with other notable deals on the roster, influence Dallas’s cap situation in the next few seasons, especially as the team has spent more recently. Franchise-tag expectations for 2026 reduce the likelihood of new contracts soon.
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