Malik Davis Injury Update

Last updated: September 11, 2026

Malik Davis underwent hip surgery after being injured in Friday's practice and will be placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Current Status

Game availability vs. ARI Week 8 · November 1, 2026

Game designation No verified designation yet

StatusIR

Injuryhip

Expected returnOut for the 2026 season

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Davis had won the No. 2 running back job behind Javonte Williams, so the season-ending loss thins Dallas' backfield behind the starter.

Injury timeline

2 updates · Latest September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026Injured reserve

hip · Game: Out (Week 1 vs. NYG) · Return: Out for the 2026 season

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September 11, 2026Game status

hip · Game: Out (Week 1 vs. NYG)

Dallas ruled Malik Davis out of Sunday night's Week 1 game against the Giants because of a hip injury.

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