Who do you think will emerge as RB1 for the Cowboys?
One of the more intriguing training camp battles coming up for the Dallas Cowboys is at the running back position. After signing Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency, and with Rico Dowdle heading elsewhere, the running back position will look very different in 2025. The two leading candidates to win the starting job heading into camp are former Denver Bronco Williams, and former Carolina Panther/Philadelphia Eagle Miles Sanders.
Both Williams and Sanders have had success in the NFL as a starters, but that success was quite a few years ago for both players. With Williams being the earlier Cowboys free agent signing, and the younger of the two, it would seem that he currently is the leader in the clubhouse to break camp ahead of Sanders on the depth chart, but counting Sanders out of the conversation in June would be a mistake.
Over the course of his six-year career, Sanders has averaged 4.7 yards per carry compared to Williams 4.0 yards per carry. Sanders is years removed from impacting the game at a high level, but the same can be said for Williams. Unlike in 2024, when Ezekiel Elliott played limited snaps in camp, and zero reps in preseason, it is likely that we will see a lot of both Sanders and Williams throughout training camp and preseason games. With Jaydon Blue more than likely a lock to make the final roster, the real battle at the running back position will come down to Williams and Sanders.
When the Cowboys get to Oxnard, it will be important to track who is getting a majority of the first-team reps and who is performing at a higher level, because more than likely that will be the Cowboys RB1 heading into the 2025 season. We must note as well, the Cowboys week one matchup could be an interesting revenge game for Miles Sanders against the Philadelphia Eagles if he is able to win the job this offseason.
Based on what we know right now, what will be the fate of these two players? Who will get substantial carries this season? Will both make the team?
Hit the comments and let us know the outcome of this camp battle.
