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Malik Davis: Sticking around in Dallas
Malik Davis signed with the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.The Cowboys opted to keep Deuce Vaughn on the initial 53-man roster behind Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle. Dallas also signed sign Dalvin Cook to the practice squad Wednesday, and he could be added to the active roster ahead of Week 1. Davis will have a chance to be elevated to the game-day roster should any of the aforementioned running backs miss any time.
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Malik Davis: Cut by Dallas
The Cowboys waived Malik Davis on Tuesday.Davis appeared in three regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2023 while spending most of the season on the practice squad. He entered training camp battling Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman for a backup running back role behind Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott. Davis didn't get a lot of opportunities across his three preseason outings, finishing with 18 carries for 60 yards while adding three catches on seven targets for 18 yards. Assuming he clears waivers, Davis could look to remain in Dallas on the practice squad or explore his opportunities elsewhere.
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Cowboys' Malik Davis: Gets start in preseason finale
Malik Davis carried the ball five times for 28 yards and caught his only target for minus-2 yards in Saturday's 26-19 preseason loss to the Chargers. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.Davis got the start once again in the backfield due to Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott sitting out, but he quickly yielded snaps to Deuce Vaughn and eventually Royce Freeman. Which of those backs will claim depth roles on the RB depth chart remains unclear, but Davis at least didn't seem to hurt his chances with a solid, if abbreviated, performance Saturday.
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Cowboys' Malik Davis: Gets first RB touch Saturday
Malik Davis rushed five times for 14 yards and returned one kickoff for 14 yards in the Dallas Cowboys' 27-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday night.Davis was the first Cowboys running back to log a touch with Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle sitting out, but he found limited success during his time on the field. Davis did not record any rush attempts or receptions last season after carrying 38 times for 161 yards and a touchdown and recording six receptions in his rookie 2022 campaign, and he's battling the likes of Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman for a reserve running back spot with one preseason game remaining.
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Cowboys' Malik Davis: Signs reserve/future deal
The Dallas Cowboys signed Malik Davis to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Davis spent the entirety of the 2023 season on Dallas' practice squad, getting called up for three games. He played zero offensive snaps but saw 47 on special teams. Both Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle are scheduled to hit free agency in March.
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Malik Davis: Reverts back to practice squad
Malik Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.Davis played 16 snaps on special teams but didn't record any stats during Sunday's 22-20 loss to the Dolphins. The veteran running back has appeared in three games for Dallas this season, but he hasn't yet handled an offensive snap.
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Cowboys' Malik Davis: Elevated ahead of Sunday
The Dallas Cowboys elevated Malik Davis to their active roster Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.The second-year pro is now in line to appear in his third game of the season Sunday, most likely adding depth to Dallas' special teams unit. Over the course of Davis' two appearances this year, he's played a total of 31 snaps (all as a special-teamer).
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Malik Davis: Back to practice squad
Malik Davis reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday.Davis has appeared in two games for the Cowboys this season but has played zero offensive snaps. He's seen 31 on special teams.
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Cowboys' Malik Davis: Elevated from practice squad
Malik Davis was elevated from the practice squad by the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, The Dallas Morning News reports.The running back is listed as fourth on Dallas' running back depth chart behind Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn. Davis has played in one game this season but has yet to see an offensive snap.
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Malik Davis: Goes back to practice squad
Malik Davis reverted to Dallas' practice squad Tuesday.In his 2023 debut, Davis recorded 14 snaps, all on special teams. As long as Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn remain healthy, Davis' path to carries is essentially nonexistent.
Malik Davis
#34 RB / Dallas Cowboys / EXP: 2YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 205 lb Age: 26 College: Florida Bye 7Fantasy Points by Week
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