BREAKING: Javonte Williams returning to Cowboys on 3-year deal worth $24M

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 05: Javonte Williams #33 of the Dallas Cowboys runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Dallas Cowboys are on the board. Javonte Williams is officially returning to the team thanks to a new three-year deal worth $24M according to multiple reports.

The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

This is fantastic news in a number of ways for the Cowboys.

First of all, they get to keep a great player in Javonte Williams. He was remarkable in his first season with the team after many thought his career was over following his stint with the Denver Broncos.

Beyond the obvious, the Cowboys also got Williams back for a decent price. The deal is reportedly “worth up to” $8M per year which is incredible relative to the market rate at running back. Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift is at that mark for some context.

What’s more, the Cowboys got this done quietly and expeditiously. It is the weekend before the NFL combine and they are already doing work towards next season. That is a breath of fresh air relative to these types of things across recent history.

Williams is coming off of career highs in carries (252), yards (1,201), and touchdowns (11), but he is only set to turn 26 years old this offseason. This is a win in every capacity.

What is your take on this deal? Good or bad for you?