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Most of the conversation around the Dallas Cowboys running back depth this offseason has centered around both of their second-year running backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah

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Mafah in RB2 competition but Davis emerging as potential winner.

Second-year running back Phil Mafah, known for Marshawn Lynch-type runs, has been a major topic in the Cowboys' RB2 competition during training camp, though veteran Malik Davis has emerged as a potential surprise winner of the backup role.

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Mafah's preseason injury limits his RB2 opportunity against Davis and Abanikanda.

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Mafah must prove ground-attack effectiveness in preseason to earn roster consideration.

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Mafah limited by injury in preseason, opening RB2 competition.

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Mafah sidelined with rib injury; arrow pointing down in RB competition.

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Mafah's rib injury and limited practice reps hurt his backfield competition standing.

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On the Cowboys RB2 battle: “Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah have been given the best opportunities with the first- and second-team units, but neither have...

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