{"id":119584,"date":"2025-06-10T20:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T20:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/119584\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T20:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T20:43:10","slug":"great-pickup-cowboys-legend-praises-free-agent-signing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/119584\/","title":{"rendered":"“Great Pickup” – Cowboys Legend Praises Free Agent Signing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Denver Broncos recently signed running back J.K. Dobbins<\/a>, and former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant<\/a> is thrilled with the move. The three-time Pro Bowler and one-time First-Team All-Pro took to Twitter following the signing, calling it a \u201cgreat pickup\u201d as the Broncos added a proven veteran to pair with promising second-round rookie RJ Harvey. While Bryant appears to be happy for Dobbins, one must wonder why his former team didn\u2019t pursue the veteran during the offseason.<\/p>\n

\"CowboysJul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL pro bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) of the National League throws the ball during the 2024 All Star Celebrity Softball Game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Great pickup! https:\/\/t.co\/ypNaWOSqc7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) June 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Cowboys Legend Dez Bryant Praises Broncos For Signing J.K. Dobbins<\/p>\n

Dobbins joins a wide-open backfield led by Harvey and second-year downhill running back Audric Estime<\/a>. While these two are light on professional experience, Dobbins should compete for the starting job and serve as a short-term lead back and mentor for this high-upside tandem. After suffering an Achilles injury in 2023, Dobbins overcame the ailment and put up a strong season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Appearing in 13 games, the running back recorded 905 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 195 carries.<\/p>\n

Interestingly enough, Dobbins will replace current Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams in the Broncos backfield. Originally a second-round pick himself, Williams had a promising rookie season before suffering a season-ending knee injury early in 2022. While he returned to the field, he never recaptured his old form and had to sign a one-year, prove-it deal with the Dallas Cowboys, Dez Bryant\u2019s old team.<\/p>\n

Seeing as Dobbins signed a modest one-year, $5.5 million contract with just a $2.5 million base value, Dallas could have afforded to bring him aboard. Instead, they chose the cheaper option in Williams, Miles Sanders, and fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue<\/a>. Perhaps time will prove Jerry Jones correct, but right now the Cowboys appear to have the league\u2019s worst group of running backs, and someone like Dobbins could have helped.<\/p>\n

Was Dez Bryant congratulating a friend and former teammate, or does his tweet imply he believes the Cowboys should have gone after him?<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Brad Penner \u2013 Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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