Cowboys running back Malik Davis misses season opener with hip injury

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Cowboys running back Malik Davis misses season opener with hip injury
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Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis will not play in the team's season opener against the New York Giants this Sunday. The injury occurred during a practice session held on Friday. While he is officially ruled out for the first game, the team's medical staff continues to evaluate the severity of the hip ailment. Sources indicate he may miss additional playing time beyond the opening week of the season. The Cowboys must now adjust their backfield rotation for the matchup against the Giants in his absence.

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  • •Malik Davis is ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants.
  • •The injury to his hip occurred during a Friday practice session.
  • •Additional time missed beyond the opening week remains a possibility.
  • •The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants this Sunday.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis will not play in the season opener Sunday night at the New York Giants after injuring a hip in practice on Friday. Davis was ruled out as part of the teams’ injury report, which also included Giants No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers being listed as questionable. Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones in a radio interview called Davis' injury pretty serious, suggesting the 27-year-old could miss more than just one game.

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