In order to earn his role as the Cowboys lead back, Rico Dowdle literally had to believe in himself before anyone else did. | From @BtchesLuvSports

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle showed he is more than capable of being a viable offensive piece and warrants a roster spot in 2025.

On Thursday, the Cowboys got a crystal ball for a record-setting college running back to potentially replace Rico Dowdle, who led Dallas in rushing with 1,079 yards on 4.6 yards per carry last season.

Rico Dowdle broke out in the second half of the season, but the Dallas Cowboys were still one of the worst rushing teams in the NFL in 2024. They rushed for 1,705 yards which is their third-lowest output since 2000.

Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook did not get to see the field much in 2024, and the team made him a free-agent again this week.

ARLINGTON — Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle finished Sunday’s regular-season finale with 72 rushing yards on 22 carries and a touchdown in a loss to the Commanders.

Here are some key stats and trends to see before placing any wagers on Rico Dowdle’s player prop bet markets for Sunday’s game, which starts at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. NFC East rivals take

If the Dallas Cowboys want to improve their rushing attack in the offseason, one speedy former first-round pick presents an intriguing trade option.

“Adams may see the Cowboys’ stable quarterback situation with Dak Prescott and Lamb as a big draw if he can pick his next destination. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may be open to a splashy trade to build around Prescott and find a complement to Lamb in the passing game.”

The Cowboys were projected to select Boise State running back and Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty with the 12th pick in Luke Easterling's latest 2025 NFL mock draft .

Ahead of the divisional-round games, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a prediction about the offseason for each NFC team.

The Dallas Cowboys are once again in the market for a running back this offseason. Here are four free-agent running backs the Cowboys should target.