The Dallas Cowboys made some changes at running back this offseason, but it remains to be seen if the franchise did enough for the team to be contenders in the NFC East. Heavy Sports has a potential trade proposal that could make sense for both the Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers.
More on this in a moment, but here is a refresher on just how much the Cowboys running back room has changed in recent months. Former starter Rico Dowdle signed with the Carolina Panthers during NFL free agency.
This came months after Dallas released Ezekiel Elliott during the 2024 season after the reunion did not go quite as splendidly as planned. It is unclear who exactly will take over for Dowdle when Week 1 arrives.
The Cowboys signed a pair of veterans in Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams. Both of these vets are far from a guarantee to make the final roster as the running backs will need to earn a spot during training camp.
Additionally, Dallas drafted a pair of running backs on Day 3 in Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah. Can either of these players take hold of the Cowboys RB1 role?
Time will tell, but there is one veteran NFL running back who has plenty of experience at running back.
Cowboys Trade Pitch: Dallas Lands Chargers RB Najee Harris for a Future Day 3 Draft Pick
There is a strong case to be made for the Cowboys making a run at Chargers running back Najee Harris. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers playmaker changed teams this offseason after posting four straight seasons topping 1,000 rushing yards.
