Cowboys face running back battle as minicamp showcases RB2 competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating their running back depth chart as minicamp practices highlight a competitive race for the RB2 position. Rookies Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue received first-team reps, indicating their potential roles. Veteran Javonte Williams' lighter workload was a planned decision to allow for increased opportunities for the newcomers. Malik Davis remains in contention as the battle extends through training camp, without any clear frontrunner emerging at this stage.
- •Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue impressed in minicamp practices.
- •Javonte Williams' reduced reps were intentional to evaluate rookies.
- •Malik Davis is also competing for the RB2 role.
- •The competition is expected to continue into training camp.
- •No clear favorite has emerged for the backup running back position.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys have no clear RB2 favorite after Brian Schottenheimer reveals backfield plan
"Brian Schottenheimer’s latest update cracks open a fierce backfield deadlock, leaving the Cowboys with an uncomfortably vacant weapon on offense.
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