Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis sustains hip injury during practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis left practice on September 11 in a vehicle after suffering a hip injury. The injury puts the status of the reserve running back in jeopardy for the team's Week 1 opener against the New York Giants in New York. Davis recently earned the RB2 role following a strong performance during training camp and the preseason. His absence creates a vacancy in the backfield that may lead to more carries for Hunter Luepke and Emari Demercado. The team is already dealing with the loss of All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith, who is sidelined for at least four weeks with a thumb injury. The organization is expected to release a full injury report later this afternoon to provide further details regarding the severity of the hip issue.
- •Malik Davis suffered a hip injury during practice on September 11.
- •His availability for the Week 1 game against the New York Giants remains uncertain.
- •Hunter Luepke and Emari Demercado may see more carries in the interim.
- •The team is already without left guard Tyler Smith due to a thumb injury.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Davis suffers hip injury, Week 1 status in doubt
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