Cowboys running back Malik Davis misses season opener with hip injury
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:34 PMESPN NFL — Sources: Cowboys RB Davis (hip) out for opener
"Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis was ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants and could miss more time because of a hip injury suffered in Friday's practice, according to sources.
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