Despite some harsh criticism, the Dallas Cowboys have taken NFL free agency far more seriously in 2025 than they did in 2024. That was evident with one of their earliest moves, which was coming to terms with running back Javonte Williams.

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Dallas Cowboys have signed running back Miles Sanders to a one-year contract. Sanders, last playing for the Carolina Panthers, steps into a room in desperate need of talent.

Javonte Williams and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million, according to a league source. Williams, who turns 25 in April, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos. His best season came as a rookie in 2021 when he ran 203 times for 903 yards and four touchdowns.

Jourdan Lewis signed a sizable contract this offseason but the Dallas Cowboys secured an in-house replacement.

The Cowboys have shockingly traded for former Bills first-round pick Kaiir Elam to address their cornerback depth.

Dallas Cowboys Nation. The Cowboys have started to make some under the radar moves by retaining their own free agents and bolstering the already impressive special teams unit. While there has yet to be a splash by the team heard around the NFL,

Adding depth on both sides of the ball certainly helps, but the Cowboys will need starting caliber talent added to the roster.

NFL free agency has begun, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2025 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year began March 12.