Yahoo Sports NFL on Phil Mafah

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Fans likely would have seen more from the young back last season if not for the shoulder injury that sidelined him until the season finale, in which he punched in a goal-line touchdown.

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Negative signalInjury

Shoulder injury sidelined Mafah for most of 2025 season.

Mafah missed most of the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury, limiting his opportunities to establish himself in the Cowboys' backfield. He did not see significant action until the season finale.