After losing Tony Pollard to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, many expected the Dallas Cowboys to draft a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft last week.
Free agency and the NFL Draft have passed, and the Cowboys are without an RB1 for next season.
The Cowboys announced Saturday they are elevating DT Carl Davis and RB Malik Davis for Week 16 after elevating the pair last week. Davis, 31, was originally a third-round pick by the Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Iowa.
In light of Johnathan Hankins being ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills, the Dallas Cowboys are elevating Carl Davis from the practice squad.
DEC 16 TWO MOVES The Dallas Cowboys have elevated Davis & Davis - defensive tackle Carl Davis and running back Malik Davis - from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
According to Todd Archer, the Cowboys are elevating DT Carl Davis and RB Malik Davis for Week 15. Davis, 31, was originally a third-round pick by the Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Iowa.
The Dallas Cowboys announced they have signed DT Carl Davis to the practice squad. Dallas’ practice squad now includes: T Earl Bostick DB Josh Butler
The Dallas Cowboys had to make some tough phone calls on Tuesday, moving on from several players they hope to bring back to their practice squad.
Dallas Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn gave HC Mike McCarthy something to chew on with Saturday's shining preseason performance.
The Dallas Cowboys have a host of options when it comes to who will back-up Tony Pollard. Ronald Jones, Deuce Vaughn, Rico Dowdle, Malik Davis, and Hunter Luepke are all vying for roster spots and snaps.
The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants in Week 1. And we’re counting down to it by jersey numbers. We’re continuing our countdown to the opening game of the Dallas Cowboys 2023 regular season.
The Dallas Cowboys might have a void in the running back room - but it is at the same time a full one, with plenty of competition behind starter Tony Pollard.
Tony Pollard is the clear RB1 in Dallas after rushing for 1,007 yards in 16 games in 2022, yet the Cowboys must find a backfield partner that assumes Ezekiel Elliott's role from last season. It sounds as though a favorite for the role may be emerging.
The battle to be Tony Pollard's backup is a fascinating one as the Dallas Cowboys head on a short break before training camp commences with a July 24 arrival in Oxnard. After Ezekiel Elliott was cut, a spot is now up for grabs, with Malik Davis and Rico Dowdle catching the eye thus far.
When the Dallas Cowboys take the field this fall there is no doubt who the starting running back will be. Tony Pollard, who they franchise tagged this offseason, will be the guy in the backfield. However, there is still a chance for someone to establish himself as Pollard's backup.
Dallas Cowboys second-year running back Malik Davis is one of a host of players looking to take the role on offense previously held by the now-departed Ezekiel Elliott this offseason.
It is customary for the Dallas Cowboys to continue searching for talent after the end of the NFL Draft. Dallas has become known for finding gems among undrafted free agents after the final selections.
With the NFL drafting looming near, I recently went through the entire depth chart for the Dallas Cowboys pinpointing possible areas of need after a very productive and positive offseason by the front office.
There’s little doubt that Dallas will take a running back in the draft. But Davis already has a foot in the door, and with another good preseason, he just might hold on to the backup spot for a while.
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard is under an injury cloud ahead of Thursday night's clash with the 7-8 Tennessee Titans. With the 11-4 Cowboys already having a playoff berth secured but the NFC East title still up for grabs, there is plenty to play for.
If Elliott is unable to go, Tony Pollard will take the start and the majority of the work on offense.
Florida Gators running back Malik Davis elected to forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility granted by COVID to enter his name into the pool of potential NFL draftees on Monday.
Photo: Malik Davis; Credit: Zach Goodall, AllGators.com It doesn't matter what team the Florida Gators were playing against on Saturday night, redshirt senior running back Malik Davis looked like a new man, running as hard as he had during his freshman season and making better decisions with the ball than any other back on the team.
The Gators got off to a winning start in 2021 with a 35-14 victory over Florida Atlantic Saturday night. Despite the score, the result was not overly convincing to a lot of Gator fans.
The Florida Gators' offensive backfield will look a lot different this year, and not just at the quarterback position. At running back, the team has acquired new talent, but will also be utilizing some talent of old, like newly re-energized RB Malik Davis, who is healthy and regaining his confidence.
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