Cowboys running back roster review: There isn’t a true lead back in Dallas that is currently under contract.
Cowboys running back roster review: There isn’t a true lead back in Dallas that is c
urrently under contract.
This offseason, the Cowboys roster will see varying degrees of change. In 2024,
some groups might witness just slight changes, while others might see drastic changes.
Running back is one position that might see a lot of upheaval because Rico Dowdle
and Tony Pollard are both eligible for free agency.
Pollard was, if it can be said so, quietly productive under his 2023 franchise tag.
Pollard finished the season with 1,005 running yards, 311 receiving yards, and six touchdowns despite only having one 100-yard game.
Despite playing in all 17 regular-season games and the playoffs, he saw his numbers
dwindle due to career-low efficiency. His lone rush and catch totals were
4.0 and 5.7 yards, respectively.
Pollard won’t receive nearly as much money from Dallas as he did from the
franchise tag last season—that was $10.1 million. To be honest, he might not even
get a chance to resign. If the Cowboys make Pollard an offer, it will probably be a
lowball so he may consider free agency before making a decision.
Because of his poor injury history and minimal NFL profile, it would be simpler to
bring Dowdle back. Being an excellent all-around back, he might be given the
opportunity to stay on at a backup’s wage. Again, though, before taking the deal
to remain in Dallas, he should check to see whether there is any need for his services.
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