Javonte Williams Re-signs with Cowboys for 3 Years

Dak Prescott calls the deal "huge" for the team's success

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed running back Javonte Williams to a 3-year contract, keeping him with the team. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed his excitement over the deal, calling Williams a "huge part" of the team's success. Williams, a former 35th-overall pick, had a breakout 1,201-yard, 11-touchdown season in 2025 after recovering from a devastating knee injury suffered with the Denver Broncos in 2022.

Why it matters

Retaining Williams was a key priority for the Cowboys this offseason as they look to build on their success. The 25-year-old running back has emerged as one of the best in the NFL and keeping him in Dallas will be crucial to the team's offensive production and playoff aspirations.

The details

Williams had a career-best season in 2025, rushing for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns. He could have likely commanded more money on the open market, but chose to stay with the Cowboys, saying "I feel the love here. This is where I wanted to be." The deal keeps Williams in Dallas for the next 3 seasons.

  • Williams suffered a devastating knee injury with the Denver Broncos in 2022.
  • Williams signed a 1-year "prove-it" deal with the Cowboys prior to the 2025 season.
  • Williams re-signed with the Cowboys on a 3-year contract in February 2026.

The players

Javonte Williams

A 25-year-old running back who was a 35th-overall pick by the Denver Broncos in 2021 and has emerged as one of the best young running backs in the NFL after a breakout 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys.

Dak Prescott

The All-Pro quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys who is excited about the team re-signing Javonte Williams, calling it a "huge" move for the team's success.

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What they’re saying

“It was huge. I sent him some messages, obviously. [He's our] valedictorian. I let him know how much I appreciate him, and having him back. I'm just glad they were able to get the deal done, for all parties. He's a huge part of our success and what we're gonna do.”

— Dak Prescott, Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys (statenews.net)

“Yeah I could've [left]. But it's about just being here and being around everybody. I feel the love here. This is where I wanted to be.”

— Javonte Williams (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Cowboys will continue working to re-sign other key free agents like wide receivers George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey as they look to build on their success and make a deep playoff run in 2026.

The takeaway

Keeping Javonte Williams in the fold was a crucial move for the Cowboys, as the young running back has blossomed into one of the best in the league. His decision to take less money to stay in Dallas speaks to the culture and camaraderie the team has built, which will be vital as they aim to contend for a championship.