Malik Davis
#2 RB,
Free Agent
ACTUAL 2022
34 FPTS
RANK: 88
2023 SEASON
64 FPTS
RANK: 78
AGE
24 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
5'11'' / 202 lbs
COLLEGE
Florida
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD | RUAVE | RECPT | REYD | RETD |
| 2023 | 14 | 64 | 78th | 73 | 312 | 2 | 4.3 | 12 | 91 | undefined |
| 2022 | 12 | 34 | 88th | 38 | 161 | 1 | 4.2 | 6 | 63 | 0 |
| 3yr Ave | 0 | 0 | 211th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sticking around in Dallas
Published: 2024-08-28
Davis signed with the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The Cowboys opted to keep Deuce Vaughn on the initial 53-man roster behind Ezekiell Elliott and Rico Dowdle. Dallas also signed sign Dalvin Cook to the practice squad Wednesday, and he could be added to the active roster ahead of Week 1. Davis will have a chance to be elevated to the game-day roster should any of the aforementioned running backs miss any time.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| Fantasy Points | Betting | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats | ||||||||||||||||||
| WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | TOUCH | SPREAD | O/U | ATT | YD | TD | AVG | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | REC | YD | TD | SHARE | |||
| 6 @PHI | Outdoor 61° | 0.0 | 36th | 0.00 | 6.5 | 42.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |||
| 7 DET | Dome 75° | 0.0 | 35th | 0.00 | -7.0 | 47.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |||
| 8 CHI | Dome 64° | 6.1 | 21st | 0.61 | -10.0 | 42.5 | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 0 | 26% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 28% | |||
| 10 @GB | Outdoor 33° | 3.8 | 15th | 0.76 | -3.5 | 43.5 | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 32% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16% | |||
| 11 @MIN | Dome 29° | 5.5 | 21st | 0.61 | -2.5 | 47.5 | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 0 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 18% | |||
| 12 NYG | Dome 57° | 0.0 | 41st | 0.00 | -10.0 | 44.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |||
| 13 IND | Dome 67° | 8.9 | 13th | 2.97 | -10.5 | 43.5 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 17% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9% | |||
| 14 HOU | Dome 53° | 0.0 | 32nd | 0.00 | -17.5 | 44.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |||
| 15 @JAC | Outdoor 54° | 0.0 | 42nd | 0.00 | -4.0 | 47.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |||
| 16 PHI | Dome 35° | 0.0 | 41st | 0.00 | -4.0 | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |||
| 17 @TEN | Outdoor 56° | 8.2 | 14th | 0.68 | -13.5 | 42.5 | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 0 | 28% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 31% | |||
| 18 @WAS | Outdoor 42° | 1.9 | 27th | 0.38 | -7.0 | 41.5 | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 37% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19% | |||
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Averages | Receiving Averages | ||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | REC | YD | TD | ||
| Home | Retractable Dome | 6 | 0 | 2.5 | 1.15 | 32nd | 9 | 0.2 | 4.7 | 21% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.0 | ||
| Away | Outdoor | 5 | 0 | 2.8 | 0.63 | 140th | 19 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 31% | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 5 | 0.0 | ||
| Away | Dome | 1 | 0 | 5.5 | 0.61 | 78th | 13 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 8% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 22 | 0.0 | ||
Career Stats by Season: 2022 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats | ||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | REC | YD | TD | ||
| 2022 | 24 | DAL | 12 | 0 | 34 | 88th | 38 | 161 | 1 | 4.2 | 26% | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7% | 6 | 63 | 0 | ||
Cut by Dallas
Published: 2024-08-27
The Cowboys waived Davis on Tuesday.
Davis appeared in three regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2023 while spending most of the season on the practice squad. He entered training camp battling Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman for a backup running back role behind Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott. Davis didn't get a lot of opportunities across his three preseason outings, finishing with 18 carries for 60 yards while adding three catches on seven targets for 18 yards. Assuming he clears waivers, Davis could look to remain in Dallas on the practice squad or explore his opportunities elsewhere.
Gets start in preseason finale
Published: 2024-08-24
Davis carried the ball five times for 28 yards and caught his only target for minus-2 yards in Saturday's 26-19 preseason loss to the Chargers. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.
Davis got the start once again in the backfield with Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott sitting out, but he quickly yielded snaps to Deuce Vaughn and eventually Royce Freeman. Which of those backs will claim depth roles on the RB depth chart remains unclear, but Davis at least didn't seem to hurt his chances with a solid, if abbreviated, performance Saturday.
Gets first RB touch Saturday
Published: 2024-08-17
Davis rushed five times for 14 yards and returned one kickoff for 14 yards in the Cowboys' 27-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday night.
Davis was the first Cowboys running back to log a touch with Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle sitting out, but he found limited success during his time on the field. Davis did not log a touch last season after carrying 38 times for 161 yards and a touchdown and recording six receptions in his rookie 2022 campaign, and he's battling the likes of Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman (groin) for a reserve running back spot with one preseason game remaining.
Signs reserve/future deal
Published: 2024-01-17
The Cowboys signed Davis to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
Reverts back to practice squad
Published: 2023-12-26
Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Davis played 16 snaps on special teams but didn't record any stats during Sunday's 22-20 loss to the Dolphins. The veteran running back has appeared in three games for Dallas this season, but he hasn't yet handled an offensive snap.
Elevated ahead of Sunday
Published: 2023-12-23
The Cowboys elevated Davis to their active roster Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The second-year pro is now in line to appear in his third game of the season Sunday, most likely adding depth to Dallas' special teams unit. Over the course of Davis' two appearances this year, he's played a total of 31 snaps (all as a special-teamer).
Back to practice squad
Published: 2023-12-18
Davis reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday.
Davis has appeared in two games for the Cowboys this season but has played zero offensive snaps. He's seen 31 on special teams.
Elevated from practice squad
Published: 2023-12-16
Davis was elevated from the practice squad by the Cowboys on Saturday, The Dallas Morning News reports.
The running back is listed as fourth on Dallas' depth chart behind Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn. Davis has played in one game this season but has yet to see an offensive snap.