Dallas Cowboys agree three-year deal with running back Javonte Williams

The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with running back Javonte Williams on a new three-year contract which includes $16m (£12.8m) in guaranteed money.

Sources confirmed the terms of the extension for the impending free agent on Saturday.

Williams originally joined the NFC East franchise on a one-year deal following a four-year stint with the Denver Broncos.

Career-best campaign in Dallas

The 25-year-old responded with the most productive season of his career, rushing for 1,201 yards to rank ninth in the NFL.

He achieved those figures despite missing the final game of the campaign due to a lingering stinger issue which affected him during the final month of the season.

His yardage total was the highest recorded by a Cowboys player since Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 1,357 yards in 2019.

In addition to his impact on the ground, the versatile back contributed 35 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns through the air.

Overcoming injury history

Williams, who was selected in the second round of the 2021 draft, set new personal bests in carries (252) and rushing touchdowns (11).

This resurgence follows a difficult period in Denver, where he missed the majority of the 2022 season after tearing the ACL and LCL in his right knee.

Before his breakout year in Texas, his previous career high was 903 yards during his rookie season.