The Dallas Cowboys achieved a 17-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks in their first preseason matchup, but the victory was marked by an injury to running back Phil Mafah. He sustained a chest injury during the game and was initially deemed questionable to return, but was later confirmed to be out for the remainder of the contest.
Fortunately, early assessments indicate that Mafah's injury is not severe. He currently ranks third on the Cowboys' depth chart, following Javonte Williams and Jaydon Blue. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer provided an update, saying, "I talked to him, and I think we came out okay, just a few bumps and bruises."
Safety Justin Barron also faced a hit during the game, and Schottenheimer mentioned that the team would evaluate the players further upon returning to Oxnard for treatment.
Mafah, selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, is competing for a position on the final 53-man roster after a difficult rookie season in which he played just one game, tallying five carries for 18 yards and a touchdown.
In contrast, veteran running back Malik Davis made a notable impact against the Seahawks, achieving seven carries for 39 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. As roster cuts approach, the Cowboys will continue to monitor the health of their players, particularly Mafah, throughout the preseason.
