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NFL·FINAL·July 28, 2026 10:45 AM ET

Cowboys Have Not Earned Top-Roster Status in New-Look NFC East

Javonte Williams enters 2026 on a three-year, $24 million deal with Dallas.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read
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NEW: #Cowboys RB Javonte Williams on how Dallas compare this season in the new-look NFC East: “I feel like we at the to

What happened: Williams said Dallas is "at the top in every category" and has "all the right pieces" entering 2026. He also acknowledged that the roster still has to put everything together.

Why it matters: That caveat is the entire case against crowning the Cowboys in July. A new-look division should be judged by execution once games begin, not offseason roster confidence.

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