Tight grip on RB1 role in Dallas
Williams remains the Cowboys' lead back entering the 2026 season, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Williams is set to lead a backfield that also includes Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, Israel Abanikanda and Dominic Richardson heading into training camp. Blue, a 2025 fifth-round pick, could be ready for a larger role in his second season, especially in passing situations, but Williams remains the clear No. 1 option for the Cowboys at running back after rushing for a career-high 1,201 yards across 16 games in 2025, Williams' age-25 campaign.
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Ryan Flournoy
Locked in as WR3
Flournoy is listed as the Cowboys' third wide receiver on the depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
Jake Ferguson
Doesn't play in preseason
Ferguson did not play in any of the Cowboys' three preseason games.
Dak Prescott
Rests during preseason
Prescott didn't log any snaps during the Cowboys' three-game preseason schedule.
George Pickens
No action during preseason
Pickens didn't suit up for any of the Cowboys' three preseason games.
Joe Milton III
Not claimed off waivers
Milton passed through waivers unclaimed Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
CeeDee Lamb
Bullish for Year 2 of WR tandem with Pickens
Lamb said Monday that he believes that he and fellow wideout George Pickens can both improve upon their lofty production from 2025 heading into their second season as teammates, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. "We can be real, real vicious together. I know that. He knows that," Lamb said. "And every day we strive to do it. We've had a lot of success together. But I know there's much more out there for us."
Javonte Williams
Locked atop depth chart after cuts
Williams appears to be locked in atop the backfield depth chart after the Cowboys waived several running backs over the weekend, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Joe Milton III
Let go by Dallas
Milton was waived by the Cowboys on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Emari Demercado
Lands with Dallas
Demercado was claimed off waivers by the Cowboys on Monday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Malik Davis
Sticks as No. 2 RB
Davis remains as the top reserve running back in Dallas behind starter Javonte Williams following the reported cuts of Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.