Gagnon praised White’s improved efficiency, noting his yards-per-carry climbed from 3.7 to 4.3 across 2022–25 and that he has reduced a prior fumble issue, suggesting he still has productive years left at age 27. White’s 2025 profile includes 572 rushing yards, 40 receptions, 218 receiving yards, and four total touchdowns, while earning a high rushing grade and strong performance on gap and zone runs.
The Cowboys invested in a notable free-agent addition last year but lacked substantial running back depth behind Javonte Williams, with Malik Davis as the next option and limited production from rookie Jaydon Blue. White could provide a complementary, versatile role that would support Dallas’ offense without a prohibitive price tag.
White’s prior NFL performance shows a history of sharing carries rather than serving as a true feature back, but he has demonstrated the ability to handle a larger workload when needed. In a Dallas system that values depth at the position, White would likely function best as a secondary option who can step in as a spot starter or serve as a high-efficiency rotational back.
From a value perspective, White represents a practical 2026 free-agency target for Dallas: a potentially starting-caliber contributor who could be re-signed at a reasonable price if he performs well. Competing reports place his contract range around the low-to-mid $10s million over two years, making him an affordable risk for a team looking to fortify the backfield without overextending financially.
