Cowboys running back Malik Davis misses season opener with hip injury
12 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 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.
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"Heading into Week 1, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers remained coy about whether he would suit up against the Dallas Cowboys . He ended up playing, much to the delight of the home crowd at MetLife Stadium. Nabers helped the Giants beat the Cowboys, 28-20, and give New York coach John Harbaugh his first win with his new squad. Nabers […] The post Giants news: Malik Nabers opens up on decision to give it a go for Cowboys clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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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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It really is a new era for the New York Giants. For the first time in what feels like forever for longtime fans, they were able to open their season with a victory.The fact that it came at home and on national television against a hated rival like the Dallas Cowboys makes it all the […] The post John Mara Sends Strong Message to John Harbaugh After First Giants Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:19 PMGiants news: John Harbaugh literally tackled Malik Nabers vs. Cowboys
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- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:52 PMGiants' Jaxson Dart reveals how HC John Harbaugh got Malik Nabers to play in Week 1
It was unclear if Malik Nabers was going to play in the season opener, but he did. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh could be to thank for that after taking matters into his own hands, literally.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:30 AMGiants news: Malik Nabers opens up on decision to give it a go for Cowboys clash
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- Associated PressSep 14, 2026, 4:41 AMGiants' offense rolls over the Cowboys to give coach John Harbaugh a 28-20 win in his debut - AP News
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- ESPNSep 14, 2026, 12:12 AMGiants WR Nabers active for opener vs. Cowboys
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- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:59 PMGiants' Malik Nabers will play in season opener against Cowboys
Malik Nabers will play in the Giants' season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. New York had listed the receiver as questionable on the final injury report.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:56 PMCowboys RB Malik Davis out with a hip injury. Giants WR Malik Nabers is questionable
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.
- ESPN NFLSep 11, 2026, 9:34 PMSources: 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.
- The Dallas Morning NewsSep 11, 2026, 9:02 PMCowboys RB Malik Davis carted off during Friday's practice with injury - Dallas News
The backup running back has been ruled out for Sunday's opener against the Giants.
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