The Dallas Cowboys find themselves at a crossroads once again, tasked with not only finding the right head coach but also retooling their roster to build a Super Bowl contender, following yet another failed campaign under head coach Mike McCarthy.

In order to earn his role as the Cowboys lead back, Rico Dowdle literally had to believe in himself before anyone else did. | From @BtchesLuvSports

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle showed he is more than capable of being a viable offensive piece and warrants a roster spot in 2025.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle Wednesday, taking a different approach than most with the Cowboys’ 12th overall pick. Over the last few weeks, various draft pundits have tabbed Ashton Jeanty as Dallas’ pick in the first round.

If the Dallas Cowboys want to improve their rushing attack in the offseason, one speedy former first-round pick presents an intriguing trade option.

For the third season in a row, the Dallas Cowboys are at a standstill about what they are going to do at a very important position. As this team heads in the 2025 season, they have no head coach or offensive coordinator as of now.

The Cowboys were projected to select Boise State running back and Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty with the 12th pick in Luke Easterling's latest 2025 NFL mock draft .

The Dallas Cowboys must assess their backfield this offseason likely through free agency or the draft, but could a trade land them the No. 1 option the offense needs?

Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook did not get to see the field much in 2024, and the team made him a free-agent again this week.

Rico Dowdle broke out in the second half of the season, but the Dallas Cowboys were still one of the worst rushing teams in the NFL in 2024. They rushed for 1,705 yards which is their third-lowest output since 2000.

The Cowboys have a long list of issues this offseason, and a trade for a running back could help solve some of them.