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Cowboys news: Javonte Williams on his near retirement before signing with Dallas

The running game of the Dallas Cowboys has been a positive for them for the most part since the beginning of last season, but the addition of Javonte Williams nearly didn’t happen. Dallas is making a change when it comes…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Cowboys news: Javonte Williams on his near retirement before signing with Dallas
Key Things to Know
  • Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams admitted he considered retiring before signing with the team.
  • Williams rebounded from past injuries in Denver, recently rushing for a career-high 155 yards against Philadelphia.
  • Second-year linebacker Shemar James has taken over green dot communication duties on the Cowboys' defense.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams revealed on the Downs 2 Business podcast that he considered retiring before signing a prove-it deal with Dallas. Williams faced injuries and struggles over his final three years with the Denver Broncos before reviving his career with the Cowboys. He recently recorded a career-best 155 rushing yards during Dallas' victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Additional team reports highlighted linebacker Shemar James taking over green dot defensive duties under coordinator Christian Parker. Meanwhile, tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford has seen increased involvement over Jake Ferguson to boost run blocking, and Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat has been linked to Dallas ahead of the trade deadline.

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