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RBs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah Now, both are gone for reasons that fall under the umbrella of 'consistency' that Schottenheimer stresses his players possess. Both ended up being outworked in training camp and the preseason by undrafted veteran Malik Davis.
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Mafah cut after losing training camp/preseason battle to undrafted Davis.

Released by Cowboys ahead of 2026 season; outworked in training camp and preseason by undrafted veteran Malik Davis; cut reflects Schottenheimer's emphasis on consistency and the team's preference for players who can contribute immediately rather than developmental prospects.

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