The Dallas Cowboys announced Friday they have signed running back Malik Davis. In a corresponding move, Dallas has placed offensive lineman Rob Jones on season-ending injury reserve after he suffered a neck injury earlier in training camp. Jones, 26, signed a one-year deal worth $3.75 million in free agency. He was expected to compete for […]
The Dallas Cowboys announced Friday they have signed running back Malik Davis. In a corresponding move, Dallas has placed offensive lineman Rob Jones on season-ending injury reserve after he suffered a neck injury earlier in training camp.
Jones, 26, signed a one-year deal worth $3.75 million in free agency. He was expected to compete for a backup spot on the Cowboys’ offensive line. Jones started all 17 games last season for the Miami Dolphins. He was reported to be facing a two-to-three-month recovery but will now miss the entirety of the 2025 season.
With Jones on injured reserve, Dallas welcomes back Davis. The 26-year-old tailback, who went undrafted in 2022, signed to the Cowboys’ practice squad shortly after the NFL Draft. Davis has been on and off roster since, waived as recent as April 30. Davis suited up in 15 games across the 2022 and 2023 seasons, rushing for 161 yards and one score on 31 carries.
The Cowboys open up their preseason Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams. “Davis could very well see playing time and snaps at some point in the game,” per DallasCowboys.com.
Davis faces a tough climb to crack the 53-man roster. The running back room includes veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, as well as youngsters Jaydon Blue and Deuce Vaughn.
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