Quick Facts
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Name: Javonte Williams
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Current Team: Dallas Cowboys (2025–present)
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Jersey Number: #33 with the Cowboys.
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Position: Running Back (RB)
Age & Background
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Date of Birth: April 25, 2000
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Current Age: 25 years old (as of December 2025)
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Height / Weight: 5′10″, 220 lbs
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College: University of North Carolina — played for the Tar Heels before entering the NFL.
Fantasy Football Outlook
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As of 2025, Williams remains an active, viable fantasy RB, especially given his 8 rushing touchdowns and 955 rushing yards with the Cowboys.
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According to one fantasy-focused site, his status is “Active” with no major current injuries, making him a usable asset for upcoming matchups.
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That said, his fantasy value has seen fluctuations. Some analysts caution that due to sharing carries in past seasons and a decreased yards-per-carry average, he may not always give top-tier RB1 returns.
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For dynasty or long-term fantasy formats, many still consider Williams a “sleeper” — his youth, contract situation, and opportunity for rebound give him upside if used wisely.
Contract & 2025 Earnings
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In 2025, Williams signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys worth US $3 million, with incentives that could push the total to approximately US $3.5 million.
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Of that, US $2 million is fully guaranteed.
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According to cap-tracking sources, his 2025 cap hit is $3,000,000, representing about 0.98% of the salary cap.
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The deal is short-term, meaning 2025 serves as a “prove-it” season — performance this year could influence his next contract, should the Cowboys or another team re-sign him.
Injury History & Comeback
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During the 2022 season (while with Denver Broncos), Williams suffered a major knee injury: tears to his ACL, LCL, and posterolateral corner following a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. That injury prematurely ended his 2022 season.
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After extensive rehab, he returned to full health, and going into the 2025 season, Williams stated he feels “completely like myself.”
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While he has regained fitness and playing time, some fantasy analysts remain cautious — noting that return from torn-ligament injuries sometimes causes long-term decline in explosiveness, especially for running backs.
What This Means Now
For fans of NFL, fantasy football, or simply tracking top running backs — Javonte Williams remains a compelling figure in 2025. His #33 jersey with the Dallas Cowboys, age 25, and one-year, $3 M contract reflect both his youthful upside and the “prove-it” nature of his current deal. Although his 2022 knee injury was serious, his return and recent performance suggest he’s regained form. For fantasy managers and analysts — Williams offers upside as a potential RB2 with bounce-back value.
