Magic Johnson: Cowboys lock up Javonte Williams with three-year, $24 million deal

magic johnson, magic johnson — the Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that keeps Williams in Dallas. The extension includes $16 million guaranteed and was announced by the team.

Williams rewarded after career-best season

Williams, 25, signed a one-year, $3 million deal with Dallas entering the 2025 season and delivered a career-best campaign: 1, 201 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, with a career-high 4. 8 yards per carry. He also caught 35 passes for 137 yards and two receiving scores, numbers that turned a proving season into a long-term commitment.

Magic Johnson appears in the headline while Williams solidifies the backfield

The Cowboys’ ground game improved with Williams on the roster; Dallas finished with the ninth-best rushing offense, averaging 125. 6 yards per game and 4. 6 yards per carry. Williams’ production provided a balanced complement to the passing attack and gave the team a reliable feature back heading into 2026.

Deal details, cap picture and what comes next

The three-year, $24 million contract carries $16 million guaranteed and an $8 million annual average, a figure that places Williams among the better-paid running backs in the league on a per-year basis. Having locked Williams in early, the Cowboys shift attention to negotiations with wide receiver George Pickens and to offseason calendar items that bring teams and agents together.

The next confirmed event on the calendar is the NFL Combine, which begins Monday, February 23, a window Dallas' front office has pointed to in the past as a time for club and player representatives to meet and advance contract talks.