Phil Mafah - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Phil Mafah Headlines Dallas Cowboys' List of Injuries From Preseason Week 1 Win The Dallas Cowboys escaped the team's NFL Preseason opener with a win and without any major injuries, but Phil Mafah's setback could help sh...

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Will be "OK," per coach Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said after Saturday's preseason win over Seattle that Mafah (chest) will be "OK," Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Schottenheimer didn't provide much detail about Mafah's status but at least suggested that the running back isn't dealing with a significant injury. However, more should be known after Mafah undergoes treatment, which is expected to happen Sunday. Mafah logged four carries for nine yards and one catch for six yards prior to getting hurt in the preseason opener.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brown stands out for Cowboys with 2 TD catches in 17-7 win over Seahawks

Rookie Camden Brown had two touchdown catches, including a diving, one-handed snag, to help lead the Dallas Cowboys past the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-7 on Saturday n...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Exits early Saturday due to chest injury Mafah suffered a chest injury during Saturday's preseason game against Seattle and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mafah was ruled out in the second half after compiling nine yards on four carries along with six yards on one reception during his time in the game. He's jockeying for position in Dallas' RB pecking order with Malik Davis and Jaydon Blue, so it will be blow to his chances of earning the No. 2 or No. 3 role if he has to miss time beyond this weekend. Dallas' second preseason contest will be next Saturday versus Arizona.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' preseason plan reveals just how tight the RB2 battle is Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah are in a dogfight for the Dallas Cowboys' backup job at running back.

AUGUST 14 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

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 backu...

Impact 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.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Klayton Adams made a Phil Mafah realization that could change Cowboys' backfield Jaydon Blue is getting all the love in training camp, but Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams made sure folks don't forget about Phi...

AUGUST 6 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Battling for backup role in Big D Mafah is in contention to land a depth role in Dallas' backfield behind Javonte Williams, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Mafah, Malik Davis and Jaydon Blue will battle for the top backup spot throughout training camp. The Cowboys drafted Mafah in the seventh round in 2025, two rounds after selecting Blue. Mafah made his NFL debut in Week 18 of the 2025 campaign against the Giants and scored a touchdown on one of his five carries.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

News and notes from day 2 of Cowboys' mandatory minicamp From Quinnen Williams getting onto the backfield a couple times to Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah running with the first team, more news and not...

JUNE 17 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

How OTAs Changed Dallas Cowboys' Running Back Depth Chart Ahead of Mandatory Minicamp Malik Davis is viewed as the favorite for the Cowboys' RB2 job, but OTAs showed Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue are going to give him a run for h...

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah Turning Up Heat For RB2 Competition at Cowboys OTAs The Dallas Cowboys have completed their first week OTAs and it's very clear both Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah are moving in the right directio...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Next Man Up: Phil Mafah ready for healthy RB2 battle His rookie season was derailed by injury after an impressive training camp and preseason, and Phil Mafah is starved to show what he can be i...

APRIL 9 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Mailbag: Is Dallas set at running back? Do you think Dallas is all set at the running back position? Javonte Williams had a solid year, but Jaydon Blue didn’t seem ready, and Phil...

APRIL 6 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Scores in pro debut Mafah appeared in one game for the Cowboys in 2025, carrying the ball five times for 18 yards and a touchdown while catching both his targets for 11 yards.

Impact The 2025 seventh-round pick spent most of his rookie season on IR due to a shoulder injury, but Dallas activated him ahead of a Week 18 clash with the Giants and Mafah scored from the one-yard line in his NFL debut. With Javonte Williams headed for free agency, the Cowboys' backfield is unsettled to begin the offseason, and Mafah could find himself in a short-yardage specialist role to begin 2026 if the team isn't able to find a bell cow to head the backfield.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mailbag: Did Blue, Mafah show you enough? Did Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah show you enough in that final game to make you think they could be the two main running backs on next season'...

JANUARY 9 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Blue, Mafah both 'showcase' rookie RB talent in Cowboys' finale It was a quieter day for Phil Mafah, but he made his NFL debut count by joining Jaydon Blue in doing something the Cowboys have rarely seen...

JANUARY 5 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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JANUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

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Active Sunday, set for pro debut Mafah (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday at the Giants.

Impact In the wake of the Cowboys ruling out Javonte Williams (shoulder/neck) and Malik Davis (calf/eye) for Week 18 on Friday and subsequently placing both on injured reserve one day later, Mafah, who was activated from IR on Saturday, will be in the mix for touches out of the backfield Sunday behind Jaydon Blue and FB Hunter Luepke. A seventh-round rookie, Mafah thus is in line for the first game action of his pro career, though Blue and Luepke are the likeliest candidates to earn snaps among the trio.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR Mafah (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Mafah upgraded to full participation in practice Friday after being limited to start the week. Though he is still questionable, the 23-year-old could be an important depth option versus the Giants as the Cowboys are without their top two running backs, Javonte Williams (shoulder/neck) and Malik Davis (calf/eye), leaving Jaydon Blue as the sole healthy option in Week 18. If Mafah does play, the 2025 seventh-round pick would be making his career debut.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday, still on IR Mafah (shoulder), who remains on injured reserve, is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Cowboys ruled out top two RBs Javonte Williams (shoulder/neck) and Malik Davis (calf/eye) for Week 18 on Friday, leaving Jaydon Blue as the only healthy option at the position on the active roster. If Mafah is activated from IR on Saturday afternoon ahead of Sunday's matchup, he'll at least be available to Dallas' backfield. A 2025 seventh-round pick, Mafah spent the entire regular season through Week 17 on injured reserve and thus is awaiting his first snaps as a pro.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Won't return Thursday Mafah (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 2025 seventh-round pick from Clemson practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week but won't make his NFL debut in Thursday's divisional matchup. While Mafah remains on the injured reserve list, expect Javonte Williams and Malik Davis to handle Dallas' backfield duties.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited again Tuesday Mafah (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dallas opened Mafah's 21-day practice window last week, and he remains on injured reserve. The seventh-round rookie running back has yet to play in a game this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Monday Mafah (shoulder) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Mafah remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened last week. The rookie has spent the first 16 weeks of the season on injured reserve after suffering the injury during the preseason.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet ready to return Mafah (shoulder) has not been activated from injured reserve Saturday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Mafah had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday and has logged limited sessions since, but he won't come off IR in time for Sunday's contest against the Chargers. The rookie seventh-round pick's next opportunity to suit up will come Week 17 against the Commanders on Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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