It was a career year for Javonte in Dallas, but the running back isn't resting on his laurels; he wants more in 2026.
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams had himself a career year in 2025, his first season with Brian Schottenheimer.
An unknown commodity entering the season, Williams was a shining light on offense and would finish with 1,201 yards and 11 TDs as the Cowboys had a top-10 run game in 2025.
Such was Williams' season, the Cowboys made him one of their first re-signings of the offseason, putting pen to paper on a three-year, $24 million deal with $16 million guaranteed.
For a player who came into the 2025 season with his future uncertain after poor form and injuries, Williams put on a show, and now that he has some security, he's ready to prove that last season wasn't a one-hit wonder.
"Felt good just knowing that all my hard work finally paid off and I got like a little bit of security," Williams said. "But I still got a lot more to prove, I at least want to go to the Pro Bowl or something and definitely get a Super Bowl with the team.
'But I mean just working hard, grinding, and trying to be a better version of myself. That's all I'm worried about."
We know that running backs generally have a short shelf life in the NFL, so Williams will want to strike while the iron is hot, and in Dallas' offense, there should be ample chances for him to improve on what he produced in 2025.
Of course, if Javonte hits 1,200 yards and 11 TDs again, Dallas will be in a great spot with its run game, but does he have any goals in mind when it comes to the 2026 season?
"Just to build on last year," he added. "Try to be a better version of myself than I was last year. Stay healthy throughout the whole season, and just win games."
That is a pretty simple formula.
Williams now enters the offseason with the same players and staff, so that continuity should help him in hitting the key markers he likely has for himself.
Yes, the defense has improved, but the offense will still be the straw that stirs the team's drink, with Williams and the run game once again set to be a focal point of everything the Cowboys do.
