Phil Mafah

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		1	18	1	3.6
2025		1	18	1	3.6

Updated Mar 18, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cowboys just secured excellent value on a low-risk developmental investment, with Phil Mafah earning a B+ CVI on this four-year, $4.3M deal. At just $1.1M annually, Dallas is paying depth piece money for a running back who could develop into something more substantial in their system, making this the kind of shrewd roster-building move that championship teams execute regularly. The minimal $100K guaranteed shows the Cowboys structured this as a true prove-it contract, giving them maximum flexibility to move on if Mafah doesn't progress while protecting themselves from any meaningful financial risk. For a franchise that's consistently struggled to find reliable depth behind their feature backs, this represents exactly the type of cost-effective talent acquisition that can pay massive dividends down the road. Dallas gets a young runner with upside at replacement-level money, creating a scenario where even modest development turns this into one of the league's better value contracts.

Performance Analysis

Phil Mafah's D- grade is a tough start for the Clemson product in his first NFL season with the Cowboys. Mafah showed the physical, between-the-tackles running style that made him productive in college, but the NFL's faster and more aggressive defenses have been an adjustment. His D- grade reflects limited production and a backfield timeshare that hasn't given him enough carries to find a rhythm. Dallas' offensive line has been inconsistent, which hasn't helped any of their running backs. Mafah's power running style could be more effective if the blocking improves, but that's an excuse every young back makes. He needs to show more burst and vision to earn a larger role in Year 2.