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NFL·INJURY·September 12, 2026 02:19 PM ET

Cowboys place Malik Davis on injured reserve, sign Israel Abanikanda

Abanikanda moves up from the practice squad.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 121 min read
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Cowboys placed RB Malik Davis on injured reserve and signed RB Israel Abanikanda to their active roster from their prac Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Davis suffered a hip injury in Friday’s practice, according to the [Cowboys](https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/malik-davis-out-with-pretty-serious-injury). Todd Archer said he was scheduled for surgery Saturday.

Why it matters: Dallas reshuffles its running back depth ahead of Sunday’s season opener, which Davis had already been ruled out of.

What to watch: Watch whether Abanikanda makes Sunday’s active game roster and earns backfield snaps.

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