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The Cowboys released both Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah at roster cuts and now have only Emari Demercado on the active roster behind starter Javonte Williams. Williams appears likely to see all the work he can handle against the Commanders. Williams is a locked-in RB1 in Week 2.

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Williams locked-in RB1 with Davis out and backfield cleared.

With Malik Davis placed on injured reserve for the season and the Cowboys releasing both Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah at roster cuts, Javonte Williams appears likely to see all the work he can handle. The source lists him as a locked-in RB1 in Week 2.