Cowboys working out free agent RB as possible Tyler Goodson replacement
Jerry Jones said on @1053thefan the Cowboys will add a RB, most likely a free agent.… — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 10, 2026 Kendre Miller was released by the New Orleans Saints earlier this week.
Key points
- What makes Miller an even more of an attractive option as Goodson’s replacement is his special teams value.
- Add in his special teams value and he’s a solid replacement for Goodson as their new RB2.
- As a potential Goodson replacement, Kendre Miller checks a lot of the boxes.
Per sources, the Cowboys have RB Kendre Miller coming in for a visit today as they look for help after Tyler Goodson (knee) was hurt vs.
With Goodson sidelined for an unknown time, the Cowboys need to find a new backup running back to help spell/complement Javonte Williams for the next several games.
Additional details
- He still has work to do as a pass protector, but with the Cowboys that wouldn’t be as much of a concern because that’s something Williams usually handles.
- Jerry Jones indicated they would bring in a free agent.
- Goodson took over for KaVontae Turpin when he was sidelined with a rib injury as Dallas’ kick returner and has been just as good if not better.
- At 5’11” and around 220 pounds, give or take, he meets the prototypical size of a starting RB and he has some surprising juice/wiggle that would help complement Williams’ hard-nosed running style.
- He’s a natural hands catcher and has proven to be a weapon out of the backfield when given the opportunity.
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