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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 / The Clemson Insider / August 25

Former Tiger Headed to Injured Reserve

This former Clemson star is headed to injured reserve. The Dallas Cowboys are putting rookie running back Phil Mafah on IR due to a shoulder injury, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who noted that “the plan is for him to return during the season.” Mafah ran for 59 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries this preseason.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

Watch: Clemson uses trick play to seal fifth straight win

Watch: Clemson uses trick play to help seal fifth straight win

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