DAL Malik Davis
NFL player. Position: RB. Team: DAL.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB
- Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
- Tenure: 5-year veteran with Dallas
2026 Outlook
Davis steps into a prominent backup role after the Cowboys waived second-year RB Jaydon Blue and young prospect Phil Mafah before the 2026 season. With Javonte Williams locked in as the workhorse, Davis—a five-year veteran—has earned the backup spot through longevity and fill-in experience. He has totaled 411 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 90 carries while catching eight passes for 79 yards in his Dallas tenure. If Williams suffers injury, Davis becomes the primary back; otherwise, he's a situational depth option and potential pass-catching component in the Cowboys' RB committee (per Cowboys surprisingly waive backup RB. What it means for RB depth chart).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup running back to Javonte Williams. Davis' role is contingency-dependent: if Williams stays healthy, Davis will primarily handle short-yardage situations and occasional pass work. The Cowboys gave several younger options (Blue, Mafah) opportunities but ultimately retained Davis as the primary insurance policy.
Injury Status
No reported issues heading into the 2026 season.
Recent News
- 2026-08-30 — Waived RBs Blue and Mafah, Davis earns backup job (Cowboys surprisingly waive backup RB. What it means for RB depth chart)