{"id":769300,"date":"2026-02-22T16:35:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/769300\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T16:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:35:17","slug":"potential-texans-fa-target-rb-javonte-williams-re-signs-with-cowboys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/769300\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential Texans FA target RB Javonte Williams re-signs with Cowboys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One potential target for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/houston-texans\/325\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Houston Texans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Houston Texans<\/a> in free agency is officially off the market.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the Dallas Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year extension following his breakout season in Arlington. The total deal is worth $24 million, $16 million of which is guaranteed and includes a $6 million signing bonus, per ESPN&#8217;s Adam Schefter.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Williams, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Cowboys this offseason, set career highs in rushing yards, carries and touchdowns last year. As one of the league&#8217;s more consistent backs, Williams finished 252 carries for 1,201 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. He also remained healthy, something that cost him time in 2022 and 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The Texans must address their rushing woes entering 2026. Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon missed all of last season after dealing with a lower-body injury suffered in the offseason. The only player returning from last year&#8217;s staff under contract is leading rusher Woody Marks, who is better suited as a No. 2 option rather than lead back.<\/p>\n<p>With Williams off the board, the top names on the market include <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/seattle-seahawks\/361\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seattle Seahawks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Seattle Seahawks<\/a>&#8216; Kenneth Walker, New York Jets&#8217; Breece Hall, <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/jacksonville-jaguars\/365\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jacksonville Jaguars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>&#8216; Travis Etienne Jr., <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/carolina-panthers\/364\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carolina Panthers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Carolina Panthers<\/a>&#8216; Rico Dowdle and Atlanta Falcons&#8217; Ty Allgeier.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: <a href=\"https:\/\/texanswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/texans\/2026\/02\/22\/texans-free-agency-javonte-williams-roster\/88810987007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Texans: Potential FA target RB Javonte Williams re-signs with Cowboys;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Texans: Potential FA target RB Javonte Williams re-signs with Cowboys<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One potential target for the Houston Texans in free agency is officially off the market. 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