Backfield
Who backs up the Cowboys at running back?
Dallas Cowboys running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Javonte Williams leads the Cowboys backfield, with Jaydon Blue as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Cowboys running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javonte Williams | Active | 156.4 | 0.62 |
| 2 | Jaydon Blue | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Malik Davis | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Phil Mafah | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Israel Abanikanda | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Dominic Richardson | Active | — | — |
| 7 | Ito Smith | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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