Battling for RB2 spot in preseason
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that Mafah and Jaydon Blue will both "get a ton of work" during the preseason and that they are "in a heated battle" for the top backup spot behind Javonte Williams, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Blue was listed ahead of Mafah on the team's initial depth chart, but both second-year pros will have a chance to make their respective cases for the backup role during the preseason. Williams is locked in atop the depth chart after rushing for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, while both Blue and Mafah appear to have leapfrogged Malik Davis in the pecking order at running back.
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Getting MRI on injured knee
Valdes-Scantling (knee) will be sent for an MRI to evaluate his injury, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Jaydon Blue
Will get ample work in preseason
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that Blue and Phil Mafah will both "get a ton of work" during the preseason, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
George Pickens
Dominant at training camp
Pickens has impressed throughout the Cowboys' training camp, Dan Rogers of SB Nation reports.
Jaydon Blue
Listed second behind Williams on unofficial depth chart
Blue is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Javonte Williams on the Cowboys' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's preseason opener, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
CeeDee Lamb
Connecting with Prescott at camp
Lamb recently told reporters that he and QB Dak Prescott are "hitting on all cylinders" at training camp, Tommy Yarish of DallasCowboys.com reports.
Quinnen Williams
Signed to three-year extension
The Cowboys signed Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
George Pickens
Taking part in Thursday's practice
Pickens is taking part in Thursday's training camp practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Dak Prescott
Won't play in preseason
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Cowboys starters won't play in the preseason, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
CeeDee Lamb
Playing usual role in training camp
Lamb worked with the Cowboys' first-team offense in the first team drill of Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Dak Prescott
On field to open camp
Prescott (knee) is participating in Wednesday's training camp session, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.