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Cowboys Sign Still-Promising Pass-Rusher To 'Prove-It' Contract
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- The Cowboys sign Sam Williams to a one-year, $3 million prove-it deal to return to Dallas, aiming for a fresh start after prior injuries.
- At 27 in 2026, Williams enters a pivotal season after finishing 2025 with 17 games played, five starts, and solid tackling numbers.
- Williams revitalized form since returning from a torn ACL/MCL in 2024, earning renewed trust from teammates and coach alike in 2025.
- Williams contributed on special teams with a blocked field goal and a blocked punt, highlighting his value beyond starting duties.
- The new reference notes Williams is the Cowboys’ second pass-rusher addition on the first day of legal tampering, alongside Rashan Gary.
- Dallas positions Williams as a productive rotational edge, not a guaranteed starter, aligning with the team’s broader defensive reshaping.
- The reference frames the deal within a broader plan where Parker’s defensive scheme could unlock Williams’ potential.
- Williams’ early career production—9.5 career sacks and 7 tackles for loss—suggests upside when paired with a retooled Dallas defense.
- The one-year deal gives Dallas flexibility to evaluate Williams’ fit under the 2026 defensive regime after a significant injury.
- The report highlights Williams’ ACL injury in 2024 as a key turning point, with recovery fueling his 2025 comeback.
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