“I was really about to just hang up the cleats.”: Javonte Williams reveals how Cowboys influenced RB’s retirement thoughts following Broncos exit

Before he put on a Dallas Cowboys uniform, Javonte Williams was considering retirement.

By Sanu Abraham · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Javonte Williams revealed he contemplated retiring from football after his departure from the Denver Broncos.
Williams made the comments during an appearance on the "Downs 2 Business" podcast on Thursday.
The running back ultimately chose to continue his NFL career by joining the Dallas Cowboys.

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NFL running back Javonte Williams revealed that he seriously considered retiring from professional football after his stint with the Denver Broncos ended. Williams shared his retirement thoughts during an appearance on the "Downs 2 Business" podcast on Thursday, explaining that he contemplated hanging up his cleats before eventually signing with the Dallas Cowboys.

The running back's decision-making process was influenced by his move to Dallas, which ultimately extended his NFL career following his departure from Denver. The provided report cuts off prior to detailing additional context surrounding his contract or discussions with the Cowboys.

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