Cowboys COO Stephen Jones stated Monday that the team is eager to lock in Rico Dowdle before he hits free agency at the start of the new league year. Dowdle, who broke out in 2024, is currently exclusive to Dallas’ negotiating window, but that changes soon. After years buried on the depth chart or practice squad, the 26-year-old (27 by June) delivered a strong case for a solid payday. Jones didn’t specify terms, but Dowdle’s late-career surge could draw interest from other teams, who may see him as either a lead back or a high-end No. 2. His camp isn’t expected to offer Dallas a bargain, given this might be his best shot at a big contract.

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