Ranking the best remaining RBs for Cowboys as Derrick Henry dream crashes and burns

4. Rico Dowdle

For much of last season, Cowboys fans wanted to see more Rico Dowdle and less Tony Pollard. A restricted free agent, Dowdle impressed seemingly every time his number was called. He only averaged 4.1 yards per carry in 2023, but he brought a needed physical edge to Dallas' stagnant rushing attack.

Per PFF, Dowdle posted 2.91 yards after contact per carry in 2023. The 25-year-old doesn't offer much upside as a receiver but he's a wrecking ball in open space and is more than willing to get his hands dirty as a pass-blocker.

3. Damien Harris

Damien Harris has experienced a fall from grace following his breakout 2019 campaign with the Patriots when he rushed for 929 yards and a league-high 15 touchdowns. Injuries saw him get leapfrogged on the depth chart by Rhamondre Stevenson, but Harris has always been an efficient ball-carrier.

Harris signed a one-year, $1.77 million deal with Buffalo last offseason. Odds are his price tag has only decreased as he only appeared in six games in 2023 due to a neck injury. A physical back who finishes every carry with a vengeance, Harris could prove to be one of the most underrated signings at the running back position.

If his medicals check out, Dallas should be interested.