Finally, the Cowboys sign the best running back for a one-year contract.
The Cowboys’ top running back at the beginning of the week was 5-foot-6 sparkplug , a sixth-round pick in 2023 who only managed 40 yards on 23 carries the previous season. But by Monday night’s business end, the Cowboys had finally taken action to retain their best running back, re-signing 26-year-old fifth-year veteran Rico Dowdle to a new deal.
As per the Dallas Morning News report, Dowdle inked a one-year contract valued at $1.25 million for the following year. Last season, he attempted 89 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns. Spotrac assessed that Dowdle’s market value was $2 million annually, and the website put him in the running for a $6.2 million contract that would last three years.
Dowdle signed for a lot less, which has been the Cowboys’ norm during free agency. They went into this offseason looking for the best deals possible as they considered signing new contracts with Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons, and CeeDee Lamb, rather than looking to add players who could help them get over the finish line in the postseason next winter.
