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Dallas Cowboys' unexpected solution to a roster management problem is bittersweet for late-round rookie
UPDATE: After the publishing of this article ESPN's Todd Archer reported Mafah is possibly starting on the 53-man roster for a day before being placed on Injured Reserve as the Cowboys are expected to use the two cutdown day IR spots on different players.
Clemson Tigers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25
Cowboys to place rookie RB on IR
The seventh-round pick, suffered a shoulder injury in the Cowboys’ final preseason game against the Falcons on Friday. He will be sidelined for at least the first four weeks of the regular season.
Cowboys place beloved rookie RB on IR to start 2025 season with catch
Delayed, but not delayed. That will need to be the motto for Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah to start the 2025-26 NFL regular season. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Mafah will begin the season on the injured reserve list; however, it is with a designation to return.
The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz
In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 24
Cowboys fans fearful beloved rookie RB won't make 53-man roster
The Dallas Cowboys are on the brink of making cuts in order to finalize the 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 regular season. Some players are safer than others, but there's growing concern surrounding the future of a rookie that's becoming a Cowboys fan favorite.
Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
Cowboys must cut oft-injured veteran RB to keep Phil Mafah on 53-man roster
After struggling to move the ball on the ground in 2024, the Dallas Cowboys brought in several players this offseason to fight for a spot on their running back committee.
NFL News / Inside The Star / August 15
7th-round rookie can establish a significant role in Cowboys’ offense
The Dallas Cowboys’ training camp has been full of storylines, and one of those is the rise of rookie running back Phil Mafah. The 7th-round pick out of Clemson wasn’t expected to make much noise this early in his career, yet injuries in the backfield have thrust him into the practice lineup, and he’s delivered in a big way.
College Football News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 14
Phil Mafah happy to be healthy after playing last Clemson season with torn labrum
Phil Mafah has been making a name for himself throughout Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California. The rookie running back has shown flashes of brilliance during practice, and was one of the most impressive and explosive running backs in the team's outing against the Los Angeles Rams in Week One of the NFL preseason.
Phil Mafah doing extra work to secure spot on Cowboys' 53-man roster
When you enter the NFL as a seventh-round pick in the NFL draft, you face an uphill battle to make the final roster. That's what Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah is facing during training camp as he looks to carve out a role in a crowded room.
Is Phil Mafah about to steal the RB1 position in Dallas?
Over the next three weeks, the Dallas Cowboys will make a decision that could dramatically impact how the 2025 campaign plays out. Rookie Phil Mafah is doing his best to make that decision a hard one.
NFL News / Inside The Star / July 15
Don’t sleep on these 2 Cowboys in Fantasy Football
Some fantasy football league drafts are already gearing up, while others are still roughly a month away. When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, there are some obvious players that will be drafted early.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Phil Mafah Brings Power, Purpose, and a Punishing Mindset To Cowboys Backfield
Phil Mafah isn’t here to bounce carries outside or run option routes from the slot. At 6-1, 234 pounds, he’s here to deliver violence. The former Clemson
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 9
Cowboys' newest running back has impressive college highlight reel
The Dallas Cowboys had a few areas of need on the offensive side of the ball before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft. Arguably, the biggest area of need on the offensive side was at running back.
What draft experts are saying about new Cowboys RB Phil Mafah
The Dallas Cowboys were very busy in the seventh and final round of the 2025 NFL Draft, as the team made three selections in the round. One of those picks was Clemson running back Phil Mafah.
Cowboys Rookie Promises 1 Punishing Thing In Roster Bid
New Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah has already been pegged as a brutal, downhill runner who would be a nice change of pace to the blistering Jaydon Blue.
Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 5
Dallas Cowboys' late round rookie sends a message that might get him on the field a lot in 2025
It's not easy to get on the field as a rookie having been picked in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. But for Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah, not only is it a possibility, but the expectation. That's for a variety of reasons but mostly, the fact the Cowboys don't have a clear-cut RB1.
Cowboys Late, Great Running Back Legend Compared To Rookie
Phil Mafah showed up to The Star for rookie minicamp with quiet intensity — and a frame that looks like it was carved out of a blueprint new offensive coordinator Klayton Adams has seen before.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 11
Phil Mafah 2025 NFL Draft Profile
Phil Mafah was a productive power back for Clemson throughout his college career, and his scouting report evaluates if he will be able to have similar success in the NFL.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 2
NFL Analyst Says Phil Mafah Lacks Initial Quickness but Brings Power and Physicality
Clemson’s Phil Mafah may not be the flashiest back, but he’s a physical presence in the Tigers' backfield. The 6'1", 234-pound senior running back from Loganville, Georgia, brings power and toughness to every carry.
Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 24
Clemson Tigers Running Back Phil Mafah Turning Attention to NFL Draft
The Clemson Tigers saw their season come to a close in the first-round of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Longhorns. It was a very strong season for the Tigers in 2024.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 20
Three keys to Clemson overcoming Texas in CFP first round
Here are three keys to a first-round upset win for Clemson.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 17
Phil Mafah injury update: Clemson RB's status for playoff
Clemson running back Phil Mafah is dealing with a minor shoulder injury, and it’s still an open question as to whether he’ll be at full strength for this week’s first round College Football Playoff game on the road against Texas.
Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 11
Clemson Tigers Running Back Phil Mafah Speaks About Injury Heading into CFP
The Clemson Tigers are getting ready for a big showdown against the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the College Football Playoff. It was an amazing ACC Title win for the Tigers, as they were able to defeat the SMU Mustangs in a thriller.
Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 9
Clemson Tigers Running Back Phil Mafah Will Be X-Factor in College Football Playoff
The Clemson Tigers were able to overcome some long odds over the last few weeks and were able to snag a spot in the College Football Playoff after winning the ACC Championship in a matchup against the SMU Mustangs.
Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2024
Watch: Clemson uses trick play to help seal fifth straight win
Leading Wake Forest by a score of 35-14 in the middle of the third quarter on Saturday, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik took the snap from the Demon Deacons' 28-yard line and threw a quick backward pass into the hands of Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams.
College Football News / Clemson Football Pulse / July 4, 2024
Trends: Phil Mafah as a Darkhorse Heisman Candidate?
Clemson football running back Phil Mafah may be one of the most overlooked players in the nation. Phil Mafah, who has split time with Will Shipley each of his three seasons with the Clemson Tigers, has returned for his senior season with eyes on asserting himself as one of the best running backs in the nation.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2023
Best, worst from Friday's bowls: Fourth-quarter comebacks, record-breakers and backups highlight crazy day
With Friday's bowl games in the rearview, here's a look at the best and worst of the action.
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