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Cowboys Lock Up Breakout Offensive Star With 3-Year Extension

Free agency is just a couple of weeks away, but one of the Dallas Cowboys' top playmakers isn't going to hit the open market. On Saturday, Ian Rapoport reported that Dallas came to terms with running back Javonte Williams on a three-year deal worth $24 million with $16 million guaranteed.

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Dallas Cowboys extend RB Javonte Williams to multi-year deal

The Dallas Cowboys have extended soon-to-be free agent Javonte Williams to a 3-year deal worth $24M in total. Williams, 25, gets $8M per year and a very solid $16M in guaranteed money with the extension.

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The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players in the Super Bowl Era to spend the most seasons with each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 21

Cowboys keep RB Javonte Williams with big contract after breakout season

Even though the 2025 NFL season was another forgettable and underwhelming campaign for the Dallas Cowboys, there were still some big individual developments that could be important for their long-term outlook.

Cowboys cut player they acquired at the trade deadline

Cowboys to potentially lose All-Pro player to NFC contender

Minkah Fitzpatrick has a no-brainer trade destination

The 'Most 140-yard-games in one NFL season' quiz

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

Javonte Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / February 21

Cowboys, Javonte Williams Agree To Three-Year Deal

The Cowboys will keep pending free agent running back Javonte Williams from hitting the open market. The two sides have agreed to a three-year, $24MM contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

Dallas Cowboys Save Millions In Cap Space By Cutting Star Player In Shocking Move

The Dallas Cowboys are in a good position to compete in the 2026 NFL season. The Lone Star had one of the best offenses last campaign, while their defense was one of the worst.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s $40M Demand Could Complicate Cowboys’ George Pickens Plans

George Pickens is scheduled for free agency this offseason, and the Dallas Cowboys would love to keep him around. The problem is that Pickens is coming off a massive campaign and can command a massive deal.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Cowboys Could Lock Up Defensive Cornerstone With $110 Million Extension

With free agency set to begin in a couple of weeks, the Dallas Cowboys have plenty of work to do to get under the salary cap. Dallas not only has to make up for an estimated $30 million overage, but they also need to free up enough space to re-sign some of their key free agents and fill holes in free agency as well.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

George Pickens News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Cowboys Must Confront Soaring $30 Million Expectation for George Pickens

After adding George Pickens in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys had one of the more dangerous passing attacks in the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 21

Where is Ezekiel Elliott on the Cowboys all-time Running Back list?

This past NFL season was the first in which Ezekiel Elliott did not play since 2015. Dak Prescott was still at Mississippi State, Dez Bryant was one year removed from the best year of his career, and new Cowboys DC Christian Parker was a DB coach at Norfolk State.

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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 21

NFC Notes: A.J. Brown, Brian Schottenheimer, Cowboys, Eagles

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer said he was looking for a great teacher when they opened their search for a defensive coordinator. Dallas’ recently hired

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL Analysis Network / February 21

Cowboys targeting Bobby Wagner in free agency to anchor Christian Parker’s defense

The Dallas Cowboys have identified veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner as a primary free agency target as the team looks to rebuild its linebacking corps under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Cowboys' New 2026 NFL Mock Draft Lands Immediate Starter at CB, Star MLB

It's no secret that the Dallas Cowboys are focusing on rebuilding the team's defense during the NFL offseason, and with free agency and two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft around the corner, there will be plenty of opportunity for the team to bring in reinforcements.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Cowboys Insider Identifies 4 Prime Linebacker Targets in NFL Free Agency

Now that the Dallas Cowboys have their new defensive coordinator, they need to give him the tools to succeed. Christian Parker spoke recently at his introductory press conference and described his scheme and coaching style.

Sam Williams News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Sam Williams’ Projected Prove-It Deal Could Be a Win for Cowboys

As a second-round pick out of Ole Miss in the 2022 NFL draft, Sam Williams gave the Dallas Cowboys an intriguing pass-rushing prospect. At 6-foot-4 and 261 pounds, Williams had the size to be a force on the edge, but also showed off great speed by running a 4.46 in the 40-yard dash.

George Pickens News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Hypothetical George Pickens Trade Lands Cowboys Prime NFL Draft Pick From AFC Team

The Dallas Cowboys have some major decisions to make with the NFL offseason beginning to heat up, with the franchise-tag window officially opening earlier this week.

Skip Bayless News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 21

Skip Bayless Rips Cowboys' 'Delusional Luck' & Hopes For 2026 NFL Season

The Dallas Cowboys stumbled through the 2025 season, thanks to consistently poor defensive effort, missing the NFL playoffs for the second straight season.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 21

Cowboys 2026 Offseason: Team Needs, Pending FAs, Draft Picks & More

Projected Cap Space: -$37.7 million Draft Picks: 8 1st (No. 12) 1st (No. 20, GB) 4th (No. 112) 5th (No. 150) 5th (No. 177, comp) 6th (No. 215, comp) 7th (No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 21

Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft: Linebacker Rankings and Fit

I’ve spent the last few days digging through every major 2026 linebacker board I could find — Bucky Brooks, ESPN, NFL Draft Buzz — and one thing is clear.

Dallas Cowboys News / Football Analysis / February 21

Cowboys Torch 14-Year Defensive Blueprint With $30M Gamble After 511-Point Collapse

Dallas has abandoned a 14-year defensive identity, switching from its familiar 4-3 base to a 3-4 under new coordinator Christian Parker. The decision follows a 2025 season where the Cowboys allowed 511 points, the most in franchise history, and comes with the team more than $30M over the projected salary cap.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 20

Cowboys Waive LB Logan Wilson

The Cowboys were hoping that Logan Wilson could stabilize the middle of their defense when they acquired him at the 2025 trade deadline. The trade did not work out, as the veteran linebacker struggled to make an impact in Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 20

Donovan Wilson Hopes To Stay With Cowboys; Malik Hooker A Cut Candidate?

Since coming off the board in the sixth round of the 2019 draft, safety Donovan Wilson has been a career-long Cowboy. A trip to free agency awaits Wilson in the next few weeks, but the seven-year veteran hopes to stay in Dallas, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / February 20