Phil Mafah joins New York Giants practice squad after Cowboys release
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Phil Mafah, a former Clemson running back, has signed with the New York Giants’ practice squad following his release from the Dallas Cowboys. After being selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Mafah's rookie season was marred by injuries, limiting his contributions. He played a limited role in Dallas' final game last season, scoring a touchdown, and seeks to establish himself in New York. The Giants provide a fresh start as he aims to secure a spot on the active roster.
- •Mafah signed with the New York Giants on September 14, 2026.
- •He was released by the Dallas Cowboys after a challenging rookie season.
- •Mafah had a standout college career at Clemson, accumulating nearly 3,000 rushing yards.
- •He aims to prove himself on the Giants' practice squad and make the active roster.
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"Just when the sting of the Dallas Cowboys losing to the New York Giants in Week couldn’t be worse, it just did.ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler reported that the Giants are signing running back Phil Mafah to the practice squad. Mafah was just with the Cowboys in training camp before the team cut him from […] The post Ex-Cowboys 18-Yard Offensive Draft Bust Signs With Giants: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
"New York Giants have handed the Dallas Cowboys another setback by bringing in a player who was recently part of their NFC East rivals’ setup. Running back Phil Mafah is signing with the Giants’ practice squad, according to ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler.
"After being released by the Dallas Cowboys, former Clemson running back Phil Mafah has a new home in the NFL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:00 AMEx-Cowboys 18-Yard Offensive Draft Bust Signs With Giants: Report
Just when the sting of the Dallas Cowboys losing to the New York Giants in Week couldn’t be worse, it just did.ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler reported that the Giants are signing running back Phil Mafah to the practice squad. Mafah was just with the Cowboys in training camp before the team cut him from […] The post Ex-Cowboys 18-Yard Offensive Draft Bust Signs With Giants: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:10 PMNew York Giants land another blow to Dallas Cowboys with major signing move
New York Giants have handed the Dallas Cowboys another setback by bringing in a player who was recently part of their NFC East rivals’ setup. Running back Phil Mafah is signing with the Giants’ practice squad, according to ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 9:43 PMFormer Clemson star running back signs with New York Giants
After being released by the Dallas Cowboys, former Clemson running back Phil Mafah has a new home in the NFL.
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