Massive update emerges on RB Phil Mafah amid roster cuts

by: Sam Gillenwater 31 minutes ago samdg_33

Roster moves are being made around the league as the preseason ends and the season is less than two weeks from starting in the NFL. That includes in Dallas, with the Cowboys making a decision that’ll better define their depth chart at running back.

Per reporting by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Dallas is placing RB Phil Mafah on injured reserve. He will be back at some point this season, though, per according to Fowler.

“The #Cowboys will place rookie RB Phil Mafah (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, per sources,” Fowler tweeted this evening. “The plan is for him to return during the season. Mafah had 15 carries for 59 yards and one touchdown in the preseason.”

Mafah was not seen practicing today during the open session for the Cowboys on Monday. That said, with this, his time with the Cowboys is apparently not over going into this season.

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