Cowboys urged to cut $3 million playmaker before the season

The Dallas Cowboys had a makeover in the running back room this offseason when they watched last year's starting back Rico Dowdle head to the Carolina Panthers.

The Cowboys added free-agent running backs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, as well as two rookie running backs, Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah. 

The Dallas running back room seems a little packed right now, and Kristopher Knox from Bleacher Report thinks Williams could be cut before the season starts. 

"The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Javonte Williams to a one-year, $3 million deal this offseason but could easily move on if he doesn't outperform Miles Sanders, Deuce Vaughn, and/or rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah in training camp," Knox wrote. "Cutting Williams, who averaged just 3.7 yards per carry with the Broncos last season, would save Dallas $2 million in cap space."

Williams spent the last four years with the Denver Broncos, rushing for 2,394 yards and 11 touchdowns in 54 games.

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The Cowboys were smart to give Williams a deal when they did, since they lacked running backs, but now, with a few additions, it could be wise to let Williams walk and let the young running backs take over. 

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