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They've established a true No. 1 running back in Javonte Williams...Williams was excellent last year and will need to be again, having piled up 1,201 yards to prove he can be a true lead back rather than part of a committee, the way he was back in Denver.

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Williams established as Cowboys' true No. 1 back after 1,201 yards; role upgrade from Denver.

Dallas has established Williams as a true No. 1 running back heading into 2026, a significant role upgrade from his time in Denver where he was part of a committee. He piled up 1,201 rushing yards last season and will need to continue that production to prove he can be a true lead back; the Cowboys have invested heavily in offensive line upgrades with first-round picks Tyler Guyton (2024) and Tyler Booker (2025), plus third-round pick Cooper Beebe, though left guard Tyler Smith is on IR and undrafted free agent T.J. Bass will need to step in as a replacement.

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