FRISCO, Texas – Nearly a week before the NFL Draft, the Cowboys have added some depth and experience at the running back position.
The Cowboys signed Royce Freeman, a six-year veteran who has been with four different teams, including the Rams in 2023.
Freeman, a 2018 third-round pick by the Broncos, spent three years in Denver, then with the Panthers, Texans and Rams.
Freeman has spent most of his career as a backup and role player, with just nine starts in 79 games played.
The veteran rushed for 319 yards last season in Los Angeles, his most since 2019 and the third-highest of his career.
Adding Freeman, who has 471 rushing attempts, makes him by far the Cowboys’ most experienced running back. Rico Dowdle (96) is the only running back with big plays. Other running backs on the roster include Deuce Vaughn, Snoop Connor, Malik Davis and Hunter Luepke.
This move likely won’t change the Cowboys’ draft strategy next week, as the running back position still appears to be a top priority, especially after they lost starter Tony Pollard in free agency last month to Tennessee.
2024-04-17 00:53:53
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