Javonte Williams Fantasy Football News

Javonte Williams
RB
, Dallas Cowboys

Age: 26
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: North Carolina

ADP: 22
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
19.2	41	1	5	31

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Cowboys sign RB Tyler Goodson

Aaron Wilson on X

today · 3:11 PM EDT

The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Tyler Goodson off the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad to their 53-man roster, according to a league source.

Related players: Javonte Williams, Emari Demercado

Fantasy Impact:

Goodson, a 25-year-old former Iowa standout who has also played for the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts, joins the Cowboys after Malik Davis' season-ending hip injury suffered in practice that required surgery, the story pointed out. Both Demercado and Goodson now sit behind Williams in the RB pecking order. It will be worth monitoring over the next couple of weeks to see who emerges as the RB2, especially for Williams owners looking for a handcuff.

Cowboys RB Malik Davis expected to miss time with “pretty serious” hip injury

Nick Eatman

Sep 11 · 5:46 PM EDT

Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones said on 105.3 "The Fan" on Friday that Davis had a "pretty serious" injury and could be out for a while.

"Unfortunately, I think he's looking at a pretty serious injury that could take him out for some period of time," Jones said. "We don't have the final details, we'll know more, but certainly so disappointed for Malik. Obviously tough for our team, but like anything it's next man up."

Fantasy Impact:

Williams loses the primary threat to his workload and could now handle more passing-down and change-of-pace work in addition to his established early-down role. Demercado becomes the immediate backup and a deep-league contingency stash, while Abanikanda will likely be elevated for Sunday. Davis can be dropped in most redraft leagues while the Cowboys determine the full extent of his injury.

Cowboys cut RB Deuce Vaughn

Calvin Watkins on X

Aug 26, 2025 · 1:36 PM EDT

Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn is getting waived.

Related players: Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah

Fantasy Impact:

Watkins went on to post the Cowboys had Vaughn on practice squad last year for a bit. Might return to that in 2025. RB room was top heavy with vets this year and the emergence of rookie Blue. This likely also means the team is keeping Sanders. Even with Mafah on the IR, as reported yesterday, Vaughn wasn't able to crack the top-three.

Cowboys place RB Phil Mafah (shoulder) on IR

Jeremy Fowler on X

Aug 25, 2025 · 5:50 PM EDT

The Cowboys will place rookie RB Phil Mafah (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, per sources.

Related players: Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue

Fantasy Impact:

The plan is for him to return during the season, the post went on to say. Mafah had 15 carries for 59 yards and one touchdown in the preseason. Mafah didn't quite have the hype of the Commanders Jacory Croskey-Merritt, but many thought there was an opening for him to be the team's early down back with also some upside in the passing game. With Mafah on IR, it opens the door for Sanders to make the team. Williams looks locked in as the team's RB1 with Blue likely getting passing down work.