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The biggest issue may have been that Mafah never completely forced the Cowboys to make room for him. His physical running style was intriguing, but the coaching staff ultimately decided that other backs offered more immediate value and reliability.
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Seventh-rounder Mafah's physical style wasn't enough to secure RB2 spot.

Mafah, a seventh-round 2025 draft pick, entered the 2026 offseason as a candidate to take over the No. 2 running back role but was released. The source states his physical running style was intriguing but 'the coaching staff ultimately decided that other backs offered more immediate value and reliability,' and he 'never completely forced the Cowboys to make room for him.'

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