hey Cowboys fans welcome back to our Channel today we're diving into the running back situation as we head into the 2024 season there's a lot to unpack especially with the recent developments around Royce Freeman and the battle for spots in the final 53 man roster Royce Freeman a 28-year-old running back with 6 years of NFL experience joined the Cowboys in April with his knowledge of the system many expected Freeman to secure the number two spot in the B field however the picture is not as clear-cut as it might seem according to Cowboys wire Freeman faces a tough battle and might not even make the final roster as we look at the projections for the training camp Cowboys wire predicts that the team will keep four running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Rico dowle are the obvious choices with fullback Hunter lopy also expected to make the cut the fourth spot however is projected to go to Du vaugh a standout from the 2023 PR season known for his skills as a kick returner despite the general trend of the Cowboys not prioritizing running backs this season it would be surprising if they released Freeman so soon after signing him his experience and understanding of the game could be invaluable even if his role is not yet clearly defined the running back position is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing aspects of the Cowboys 20124 roster establishing a reliable lead running back is crucial for solidifying the teams offensive identity if you're enjoying the content make sure to subscribe to our Channel hit the notification Bell to stay updated on all the latest Cowboys news and leave a like on this video your support helps us bring you more great content how do you see the running back situation playing out let us know in the comments below thanks for tuning in and we'll catch you in the next video with more updates on the Dallas Cowboys stay tuned and go Cowboys