No-name depth? Cowboys could be safe going super thin at RB in 2026

Building a 53-man roster is no small task in the NFL. It’s not always about keeping the best 53 players, but rather the right 53 players. Going long at one position group means going short at another, and the Dallas Cowboys’ running back group looks like one that can definitely go short.

Made up of Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Malik Davis, Hunter Luepke, Phil Mafah, Israel Abanikanda, and Dominic Richardson, the Cowboys’ running back room is a virtual who’s who of “who? ” Aside from Williams, most of the NFL would be hard-pressed to name a guy on this unproven depth chart. It puts a lot of pressure on Williams to stay healthy but also gives the Cowboys a chance to stash most of their running backs on the practice squad.

Luepke, Dallas’ do-it-all fullback/halfback/H-back, offers running back depth as well as tight end depth. Under contract through 2027 and serving as a core special teams player, he’s a pretty safe bet to make the roster again in 2026. FULLBACK TOUCHDOWN 🚨 Dak Prescott finds Hunter Luepke for 6 🙌 pic.

twitter. com/kUVgqlAZS0 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 12, 2025 Blue, a former fifth-round pick out of Texas, has enough big-play potential and college film to make him a desirable commodity on the open market. As such, it’s unlikely the Cowboys would try to stash him on the practice squad, rather preferring to secure him and his 129 career rushing yards on the final 53.