New Cowboys Addition Already Looks Underpaid Before Playing a Snap

The Dallas Cowboys had one of the worst rushing attacks in the NFL during the 2024 season, as the 100.3 yards on the ground they averaged each week ranked No. 27 among the 32 NFL franchises.

The lack of success rushing the football last season forced Jerry Jones and the front office to address that area of the roster during the offseason. They did just that by bringing in veterans Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams, as well as rookie Jaydon Blue, and the early returns have been positive.

No Cowboys fan or coach will truly know what Dallas has at this position until training camp begins and the pads come out, but it seems safe to say that this group has far more potential to make a difference than the running back room did last season.

New Cowboys RB Miles Sanders Looks Underpaid Before Playing a Snap

The Cowboys managed to reshape their running back room without breaking the bank this offseason. While it is somewhat rare to see a player sign with a former division rival, Dallas managed to do just that by securing a one-year commitment from former Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders. .

After a less-than-spectacular stint with the Carolina Panthers, Sanders joined the Cowboys this offseason on a one-year, $1.3 million contract. He is expected to be part of a three-pronged attack for Dallas in the backfield along with fellow veteran Javonte Williams and rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue.

With a new opportunity in front of him in Dallas, Sanders appears to be taking full advantage of it as he has been one of the standouts at this position to this point in the offseason program, as noted by Nick Harris of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

"When considering his six seasons in the NFL, Sanders could have the excuse of looking a little weathered with his running style, but that isn’t the case. He showed off a spring in his step and runs fluidly for his mileage of over 1,000 career touches."

Harris also added that Sanders saw a healthy amount of work with the first team during OTAs, signaling Dallas may have found a starter on the bargain bin.

For his career, the former Penn State University standout has rushed for 4,345 yards and scored 28 total touchdowns. If Sanders brings this level of play to the field week in and week out, the Cowboys will have landed a steal at the price point that Sanders signed for.