LaMichael James: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent RB

Running back LaMichael James has remained a free agent since being waived by the Miami Dolphins following Week 1. He's reportedly now looking to catch on with the Dallas Cowboys.

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James Will Work Out for Dallas During Bye Week

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reported that James is one of two running backs, along with Isaiah Pead, the team is working out this week. It's still looking to add some depth at the position after Lance Dunbar suffered a season-ending knee injury against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4.

The San Francisco 49ers drafted James in the second round of the 2012 draft. He's never lived up to that high billing, with just 44 carries for 193 yards in 18 career games with the 49ers and Dolphins.

His stint with the Dolphins ended on a low note.

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported the Oregon product got into a physical confrontation with Jarvis Landry during a special teams meeting leading up to the team's season opener against the Washington Redskins. He fumbled on a kickoff return in that game and was then let go.

The Cowboys may be willing to give him another chance to prove himself with hope of getting some more explosiveness out of the backfield. Joseph Randle and Darren McFadden are both averaging less than four yards per carry, while Christine Michael has seen only limited duty so far.

James could also fill the kickoff return void left by the injury to Dunbar. He'd obviously need to rectify the fumbling issues he had in Miami late in the preseason and early in the regular season, though.

He's got the skill set necessary to fill a change-of-pace role on offense while also contributing on special teams. So he should get another chance eventually, even if Dallas decides to look elsewhere.