The Dallas Cowboys showcased some of their selective aggression on the opening day of the NFL's legal tampering period by signing a replacement for free agent running back Rico Dowdle, who became the first undrafted running back in franchise history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 2024.

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with former Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams, a source confirms to Star-Telegram. The deal was first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

I was standing there alongside other esteemed members of the Fourth Estate, down in the bowels of Cleveland’s awkwardly named Huntington Bank Field, listening to Dak Prescott describe his thoughts after agreeing to the biggest contract in National Football League history.

Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys lost a key contributor on Monday. NFL's free agency began with a longtime Cowboys player leaving. After eight seasons in Dallas, Jourdan Lewis signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Dallas Cowboys continue to prioritize retaining home grown talent. As ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported, veteran safety Markquese Bell has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Cowboys. MORE: Myles Garrett deal a win for Micah Parsons,