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ArticleThe reasons these 3 Cowboys players were releasedSeptember 2, 2026

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The 2025 fifth-round pick entered camp with legitimate expectations of competing for the RB2 role behind Javonte Williams.

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Williams secured primary RB role as Blue and Mafah competed for RB2.

Williams retained his role as the primary running back for the Cowboys, with both Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah competing unsuccessfully for the RB2 role behind him during the 2026 preseason evaluation.

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Locked in as lead back; set up to smash after roster moves.

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Williams' contract cements volume; safe Round 3 option in a risky RB class.

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Williams' re-breakout season (1,000+ yards, 11 TDs) earns Cowboys extension.

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Williams ranked RB16 with top-12 average fantasy points across all formats.

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36% touch share last year; 35 receptions on 51 targets for 137 yards and 2 TDs (PPR value ~2 pts/game). Cowboys cut RB depth (Jaydon Blue), no compet...

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On Malik Davis per @clarencehilljr: "..primary backup to starter Javonte Williams" Again, this is just another data point from someone close to the...

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