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Cowboys Waive Veteran RB After Jaydon Blue Pick: Report

Published: May 17, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have made a roster shakeup, waiving veteran running back Malik Davis to streamline their 90-man roster ahead of mandatory minicamp, according to a report from the NFL transaction log. The move, reported on April 30, 2025, comes on the heels of the team’s selection of running back Jaydon Blue in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, signaling a shift toward younger talent.

Davis, 26, joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and spent three seasons primarily on the practice squad and special teams. Across 20 games, he recorded 161 rushing yards and one touchdown on 38 carries, averaging 4.2 yards per attempt. In the 2024 preseason, Davis showed flashes with 53 yards on 12 carries but failed to secure a spot in the crowded running back room.

The Cowboys’ draft pick, Jaydon Blue, a dynamic runner from Texas, brings fresh legs and versatility, likely rendering Davis expendable. With Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Deuce Vaughn, and rookie Blue now in the backfield, the team appears focused on a youth-driven approach. “We’re building for competition,” said GM Jerry Jones, hinting at the roster’s evolution.

The decision aligns with Dallas’s broader strategy to rebound from a 7-10 season in 2024. Posts on X reflect mixed sentiments, with one fan noting, “Davis had potential, but Blue’s the future,” while another lamented, “Cutting Malik? Hope he lands somewhere.” If unclaimed off waivers, Davis could return to the Cowboys’ injured reserve, though his role would remain uncertain.

As the Cowboys gear up for 2025 with Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons leading the charge, the waiver of Davis underscores their commitment to fresh talent in pursuit of Super Bowl glory.

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