Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis is ruled out for the 2026 season after undergoing hip surgery, the team also elevating Israel Abanikanda in his place. The decision follows an injury that sidelined Davis during practice before the season begins.
Across the reports, the core timeline is the same: Davis’s hip injury ends his season, and the Cowboys respond by adjusting their running back rotation. One outlet characterizes Davis as having finally earned the RB2 role after years of limited opportunities with the team, suggesting the injury interrupts a breakthrough. The second highlights the team’s corresponding roster move, including the promotion of Abanikanda to fill the void.
Together, the coverage focuses on the season-ending nature of Davis’s hip ailment and the immediate team response. While both describe the same outcome and roster adjustment, emphasis differs between Davis’s prior role development and the operational impact on the Cowboys’ backfield depth.
