Malik Davis, RB (DAL)

Cut loose by Dallas

The Cowboys cut Davis on Tuesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Davis appeared to be a favorite for the second-string job at one point earlier this offseason but instead tumbled down the depth chart throughout summer. The Cowboys have minimal experience behind Tony Pollard in the backfield, with their initial 53-man roster otherwise showing Deuce Vaughn and Rico Dowdle. Even if there's some rearranging before Week 1, all signs point to Pollard getting a lot of touches in a Sept. 10 season opener against the Giants.

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Jaydon Blue

RB DAL

In mix for backfield role

Blue is competing with Malik Davis and Phil Mafah for No. 2 running back reps behind starter Javonte Williams at OTAs, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.

Backfield untouched by NFL Draft

The Cowboys did not add to the running back position in the 2026 NFL Draft, leaving Williams (shoulder) positioned to reprise a bell-cow role, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Jaishawn Barham

LB DAL

Heading to Dallas

The Cowboys selected Barham in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 92nd overall.

Malachi Lawrence

LB DAL

Picked by Cowboys

The Cowboys selected Lawrence in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 23rd overall.

Caleb Downs

DB DAL

Picked by Cowboys

The Cowboys selected Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 11th overall.

Team optimistic he'll sign tag

The Cowboys aren't sure if Pickens will participate in the offseason program after they ended negotiations on a long-term contract, but the team is optimistic he'll sign his franchise tag before Week 1, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.