Malik Davis

Malik Davis

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Dallas Cowboys
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Davis, who joined the Cowboys as an undrafted rookie last spring, held his own in limited action in 2022, averaging 4.2 yards on 38 carries and catching six of seven targets. The Cowboys weren't as impressed this summer and ended up waiving Davis in August. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a contract with the Cowboys in January of 2024.
Signs reserve/future deal
RBDallas Cowboys
January 17, 2024
The Cowboys signed Davis to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
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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229 days ago
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232 days ago
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could see increased role
RBDallas Cowboys
December 27, 2022
Davis would serve as the backup to Ezekiel Elliott if Tony Pollard is unable to play Thursday, the Cowboys' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pollard suffered a thigh injury in Dallas' Week 16 win over the Eagles, and he has yet to practice ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Titans. Even so, owner Jerry Jones said he expects the running back to suit up. However, if he is forced to sit, Davis would handle snaps and touches behind Elliott. The rookie saw a season-high 19 offensive snaps and eight rushing attempts in Week 8 when Zeke was sidelined, but Davis has played only four offensive snaps combined across his last five games.
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Reverts back to practice squad
RBFree Agent
December 26, 2023
Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Elevated ahead of Sunday
RBDallas Cowboys
December 23, 2023
The Cowboys elevated Davis to their active roster Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Back to practice squad
RBFree Agent
December 18, 2023
Davis reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday.
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Elevated from practice squad
RBDallas Cowboys
December 16, 2023
Davis was elevated from the practice squad by the Cowboys on Saturday, The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Goes back to practice squad
RBFree Agent
October 18, 2023
Davis reverted to Dallas' practice squad Tuesday.
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