Cowboys listed as top landing spot for 1,000-yard rusher in free agency

Michael Kaskey-Blomain

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After a breakout season for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025, running back Javonte Williams could be in line for a sizeable contract, but it might not be in Dallas.

If the Cowboys lose Williams in free agency over the offseason, they’ll need to identify a replacement. Enter: Travis Etienne.

Cowboys listed as landing spot for Travis Etienne

Alex Kay of Bleacher Report recently listed the Cowboys as a top landing spot for the Jacksonville Jaguars running back in free agency.

“Etienne would be a sensible choice for a Cowboys team that should be feeling desperate for some backfield stability. The team hasn't fielded the same Week 1 starter in consecutive years since Ezekiel Elliott departed for the first time in 2022, but Etienne could fill that void and hold down Dallas' RB1 job for the next few years,” Kay wrote.

“Upgrading to a more talented, versatile back like Etienne could elevate Dallas to the very top of the league in rushing, taking pressure off quarterback Dak Prescott to shoulder the offensive load in 2026.”

Etienne is coming off a solid season for the Jaguars in which he ran for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns. He eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in three out of his four seasons in Jacksonville after they selected him in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Clemson product wasn’t ready to discuss his future following Jacksonville’s recent playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.

"I’m really not even focused on that right now, honestly. Not even focused on that,” Etienne said. “Really just gotta just try to soak this one in, man. It’d be crazy if I did [play last game as a Jaguar], though.”

There is a real chance that Etienne has indeed already played his last game for the Jaguars, but Jacksonville’s loss could potentially prove to be Dallas’ gain.

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