Sticks as No. 2 RB
Davis remains as the top reserve running back in Dallas behind starter Javonte Williams following the reported cuts of Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
In two appearances during exhibition season, Davis churned out 68 yards on 12 carries, which was good for 5.7 YPC. Both his play in the preseason and work on the practice field had made him the favorite for the Cowboys' direct backup role, and he'll now look to build upon a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 52 rushes for 250 yards (4.8 YPC) and two TDs in 10 regular-season games.
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Jaydon Blue
Cut loose by Cowboys
Blue is being waived by the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Cut by Cowboys
Valdes-Scantling was released by the Cowboys on Sunday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Phil Mafah
Waived by Dallas
Mafah was waived by the Cowboys on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Phil Mafah
Busy in final preseason game
Mafah rushed 12 times for 46 yards in Friday's 27-24 preseason loss to the Saints.
Joe Milton III
Outplayed by Howell in preseason finale
Milton completed eight of 15 passes for 92 yards and rushed twice for two yards in Friday's 27-24 preseason loss to the Saints.
Brandon Aubrey
Rare miss in preseason finale
Aubrey made three of four field-goal attempts and converted his lone PAT try in Friday's 27-24 preseason loss to the Saints.
Malik Davis
Could be poised to earn RB2 role
While acknowledging that backfield slotting behind Javonte Williams is still a question mark in advance of Friday's preseason finale against the Saints, Nick Eatman of the Cowboys' official site believes that Davis has done enough to remain the backup ahead of Week 1.
Joe Milton III
Stellar showing in preseason win
Milton completed nine of 13 passes for 179 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed three times for two yards and another score in the Cowboys' 34-13 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
Jaydon Blue
Stands out with extended playing time
Blue (shoulder) rushed 15 times for 75 yards in the Cowboys' 34-13 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday. He also returned one kickoff for 26 yards.
Malik Davis
Solid in preseason start
Davis rushed five times for 29 yards and brought in his only target for an eight-yard touchdown in the Cowboys' 34-13 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday. He also committed a fumble but recovered and ran back one kickoff for 31 yards.