The Dallas Cowboys are still in the market for a new starting running back and the options are dwindling in NFL free agency. Dallas may need to turn to the trade market to add reinforcements at the position.
Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine provided several potential trade options for the Cowboys to make a “splash” ahead of the 2024 NFL draft. One name to watch is Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams.
The trade proposal has Dallas sending their third-round pick (No. 87 overall) in the upcoming draft to Denver in exchange for Williams. Depending on how the NFL draft plays out, the move would make Williams the favorite to be the Cowboys starting running back in Week 1.
The trade market should be explored as well. Javonte Williams’ name hasn’t really come up through the rumor mill, but he’s a logical target,” Ballentine wrote in a March 27, 2024 story titled, “Cowboys’ Top Hypothetical Trades to Make Splash in 2024 NFL Draft.”
For one, he only has one year left on his contract and has a reasonable $1.9 million salary. Injuries have impacted Williams early NFL career, but the talent is there for him to have a big season if he’s healthy.”
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What is the argument for the Cowboys giving up a mid-round draft pick for Williams? Dallas would be banking on Williams’ upside after the start of his career has been derailed by injuries
