Miles Sanders' Cowboys Future Uncertain

0:00On March 3rd, the NFL's legal tampering period starts March 9th, opening talks for pending free agents like Dallas Cowboys running back miles. Sanders. He's an unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year deal with the team last March. The Cowboys face big roster choices ahead of the 2026 season, and Sanders is among those they must decide on soon. Sanders joined Dallas just days after the Carolina Panthers released him to save salary cap space. Three years earlier, he'd rush for over 1269 yards and 11 touchdowns with Philadelphia. The Cowboys helped he provide veteran depth in a backfield rotation behind Javance Williams and some young draft fix. In 2025, Sanders showed flashes early, like a 49 yard run in the opener against Philly, but he fumbled later in that drive. During a close loss, he managed to 16 carries and seven catches over the next few games before knee and ankle injuries landed him on season ending injured reserve.

1:00Tubante Williams had a breakout year and earned a three-year, $24 million extension, making Sanders a long shot to return. The team now eyes youngsters like Phil Moffa, Jaden Blue, and Malik Davis for backup roles, especially since Sanders has played only 15 games, combined the last two seasons. With injuries and underperformance clouding his proven deal, Sanders will likely test free agency elsewhere, reshaping the Cowboys running back. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future. Depth as they build for the future.