During his tenure with the Cowboys, Williams achieved career highs, rushing for 1,201 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns across 252 attempts. Alongside his running stats, he contributed effectively in the passing game, catching 35 balls for 137 yards and two touchdowns, providing Dak Prescott a reliable target out of the backfield.
This move allows the Cowboys to avoid a void in production as Williams enters free agency. With other key free agents on the horizon, including standout wide receiver George Pickens, the Cowboys must navigate their roster carefully. Pickens had a breakout season, amassing 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, making his contract negotiations pressing.
Pickens is expected to seek a top-tier receiver contract as he enters negotiations, which complicates matters given the existing high pay of CeeDee Lamb. Lamb, under a four-year, $136 million deal, has implications on how Dallas approaches its salary cap and overall planning for the future.
With Williams now off the table, the focus shifts to securing an agreement with Pickens. Time is of the essence as the Cowboys have roughly two weeks to finalize a deal before the legal tampering period kicks off on March 9. This signing of Williams is a step in addressing immediate roster needs while preparing for future challenges.
