How CeeDee Lamb's advice -- and a few needles -- sparked Javonte Williams' comeback with Cowboys

Posted Oct 26, 2025
Former North Carolina standout running back Javonte Williams appeared to be derailed by a gruesome knee injury back in 2022, but in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys, he has emerged as one of the NFL's best backs in 2025. Here's how it happened thanks to perfect timing and the advice of Dallas Cowboys All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. (CBS Sports)

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