Cowboys place RB Javonte Williams on IR
Dec 25, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) runs onto the field for warmups before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was placed on injured reserve Saturday, ending his career-best season.
Signed to a one-year, $3 million contract in March, Williams recorded personal bests in carries (252), rushing yards (1,201) and rushing touchdowns (11) in 16 games (all starts) this season.
Williams did not participate in practice this week for the Cowboys (7-8-1) after sustaining shoulder and neck injuries during the team's 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day.
Williams, 25, has rushed for 3,595 yards and 22 touchdowns in 70 career games (45 starts) with the Denver Broncos and Cowboys. He was selected by the Broncos in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Also on Saturday, the Cowboys placed running back Malik Davis (calf, eye) and guard T.J. Bass (knee) on injured reserve and designated cornerback Josh Butler and running back Phil Mafah to return from IR.
They also signed linebacker Justin Barron from the practice squad and elevated offensive lineman Nick Leverett from the same place.
--Field Level Media
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