NFL Insider Says Cowboys Aren't 'Desperate' to Add RB Ahead of 2025 Season

There are still some talented running backs available on the free-agent market, but the Dallas Cowboys reportedly aren't in a rush to sign one of them.

After signing veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders and drafting Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, the Cowboys' running back room is already a bit crowded. ESPN's Dan Graziano explained that these cost-effective moves have satisfied Dallas to the point where any further additions appear unlikely.

"Especially for the prices they paid, the Cowboys believe these are exactly the kinds of chances they should be taking at the position, and that one of Williams, Sanders, Blue and Mafah will emerge the way [Rico] Dowdle did last season," Graziano stated. "So I wouldn't necessarily get my hopes up about the possibility of Dallas signing Nick Chubb or J.K. Dobbins. Never say never, but in talking to sources familiar with this situation, I don't get the sense that the Cowboys are desperate to add to their RB group."

Dowdle led the Cowboys with 1,079 rushing yards last season but signed with the Carolina Panthers as a free agent earlier this offseason. Despite his solid production, Dallas ranked 26th in rushing offense last season with just 100.3 yards per game.

It sounds like Williams, Sanders, Blue and Mafah will all get the opportunity to compete for the lead-back spot for the Cowboys, and the depth at the position should benefit Dallas as it tries to compete for a playoff spot in 2025.