Malik Davis’ season ended after he injured his hip during a Friday practice at The Star in Frisco. The outdoor workout was non-contact and only slightly more involved than a walk-through. Davis was taken from the field by cart, underwent surgery later that night and was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Davis had won the No. 2 running back job behind Javonte Williams after competing for it through most of August. His training camp and preseason performances had positioned him to contribute in the Cowboys’ Sunday game against the Giants. Stephen Jones, the team’s chief operating officer, told 105.3 The Fan that the injury was disappointing for both Davis and the Cowboys.
Jones said Davis had secured the role through his work and that other players would have to fill the gap.
The Cowboys signed veteran Emari Demercado for backfield depth and special-teams help. Israel Abanikanda, who is on the practice squad, also could see more opportunities. The team could bring him up for the game or place him on the active roster.
Davis had 252 rushing yards and two touchdowns last season. He joined Dallas as an undrafted free agent in 2022, appearing in 12 games as a rookie and gaining 161 yards. After two seasons on the practice squad, he returned during last year’s training camp, made the roster and posted 103 rushing yards, the only 100-yard game of his career.
