Malik Davis Out, Cowboys Adapt | Dallas Cowboys News

Malik Davis’s season is over after a hip injury suffered during non-contact practice, forcing him into injured reserve and leaving the Cowboys scrambling to fill his void. Owner Jerry Jones called it a major blow, praising Davis for earning his spot. The team swiftly signed Israel Abanikanda from the practice squad to take over Davis’s active roster role, while Emari Demercado steps in as the primary backup to starter Javonte Williams. With Davis sidelined, Dallas now leans on Abanikanda — a Jets draft pick with strong college roots — and Demercado — a waiver claim with Arizona experience — to carry the load behind Williams. The Cowboys enter their home opener with three running backs and a fullback, reminding everyone how fast NFL rosters can shift when injuries strike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jerry_jones_says_cowboys_lost_an_integral_contributor_in_malik_davis/s1_17810_44300766 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f52a711ba0371e5 Report issues to [email protected].