Cowboys Place Running Back on Injured Reserve Amid NFL Season

Sports Cowboys Place Running Back on Injured Reserve Amid NFL Season The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready to play their final game of the season after being eliminated from the playoffs. The Cowboys will play the New York Giants in Week 18 to close out the season. Dallas has certainly proven to have one of the most explosive offenses in the league, but inconsistencies on both ends of the field and injuries plagued their season. One of the featured players on the offense during the 2025 season was running back Javonte Williams. The star running back played his first season in Dallas after starting his career with the Denver Broncos. While Williams proved to be a three-down back during his time in Dallas, the Cowboys star has been shut down for the remainder of the season. Williams will miss the Dallas Cowboys' final game against the New York Giants in Week 18 after being placed on injured reserve. The #Cowboys have placed RB Javonte Williams on Injured Reserve, ending a career year with 1,201 yards and 11 TDs. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2026 On Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys announced that a slew of players were placed on injured reserve ahead of their final matchup of the season. Along with Javonte Williams, Malik Davis and T.J. Bass have also been placed on injured reserve. Dak Prescott will now be leading the offense against the New York Giants with a limited backfield. Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on from the sideline. © Scott Kinser-Imagn Images © Scott Kinser-Imagn Images In his first season with the Dallas Cowboys, playing under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Javonte Williams posted 11 touchdowns and 1,201 yards. He was ranked Top 10 in the NFL in both categories. Related: Chiefs Place Safety on Injured Reserve Amid NFL Season Related: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Misses NFL Honor For Second Straight Season Athlon This story was originally published January 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM.