# Cowboys Lose Key RB Ahead of Season Opener | Dallas Cowboys News

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Podcast: [Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-cowboys-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433781)
Published: 2026-09-12T19:33:11+00:00
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Dallas Cowboys’ season opener just got tougher: running back Malik Davis is out for the year after hip surgery, sidelining their top backup to starter Javonte Williams. Davis, a standout undrafted rookie since 2022, now sees his hard-earned role vanish. The Cowboys have rushed in Israel Abanikanda from the practice squad to fill the void, thrusting the young fifth-round pick into a critical role. With Williams as the bell cow and Emari Demercado as his complement, the offense leans heavily on its remaining backs — especially against a Giants defense that struggled to stop the run last year. Meanwhile, Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith is also sidelined, adding pressure on the rest of the roster to deliver right away. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9406b63361940f0d

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