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CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo argued Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are a possible fit for former Pro Bowl running back Najee Harris.
The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of great pieces returning for their offense next season. But one area where they could improve is running back depth.
CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo argued this week the Cowboys should target former Pro Bowl running back Najee Harris to remedy that need.
“At 6-foot-1 and 242 pounds, Harris is a physical back who isn’t afraid of contact. While he doesn’t have elite speed, Harris has more than enough quickness to get to the outside,” DeArdo wrote on Thursday. “He’s also an exceptional pass protector and pass-catcher; he caught a career-high 74 passes from Ben Roethlisberger during his standout rookie season…
“Javonte Williams ran for 1,201 yards last year, but no other Cowboys player ran for over 250 yards. Jaydon Blue, a 2025 fifth-round pick, had only 38 carries while playing in just five games. ”
Harris only played in three games last season because of an Achilles injury. But over his first four years in the league, Harris never missed a contest. He also rushed for at least 1,000 yards every season from 2021-24.
Harris will be an unrestricted free agent in March. Last year, he signed a 1-year, $5.25 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Coming off the Achilles injury, pundits expect him to be cheaper this offseason.