NFL fines Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis for preseason helmet hit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The NFL issued a $6,735 fine to Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis for unnecessary roughness following a review of preseason game film. The penalty stems from a play during a 34-13 victory against the Arizona Cardinals where Davis lowered his helmet during a carry. Officials did not flag the play on the field, but league review identified the hit as a violation of safety rules. This fine marks the first of Davis’ career and the only league-issued discipline for a Cowboys player during the preseason. Davis recently secured his role as the primary backup behind starter Javonte Williams after a strong summer performance. He remains under contract with the team as they prepare for their regular season opener against the New York Giants on September 13.
- •Malik Davis received a $6,735 fine for unnecessary roughness.
- •The league issued the discipline after reviewing tape from a 34-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
- •No penalty flag was thrown on the play during the game.
- •Davis is the primary backup running back for the Dallas Cowboys.
- •The Dallas Cowboys open the regular season on September 13 against the New York Giants.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys RB Handed First Career Fine in League Discipline
"Malik Davis went from an undrafted afterthought to the Dallas Cowboys‘ primary backup running back this summer. He signed with the team in 2022 and built momentum last season by appearing in 10 games, rushing for 250 yards and two touchdowns. He took the next step during this year’s preseason, securing the definitive No. 2 […] The post Cowboys RB Handed First Career Fine in League Discipline appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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