The Cowboys have lost Malik Davis for the season after he injured his hip during Friday practice and later underwent surgery. The team placed him on injured reserve with a season-ending designation after he was taken off the field by cart.
The workout was held outdoors at The Star in Frisco. It was a non-contact session that was only marginally beyond a walk-through. Davis had won the No. 2 running back spot behind Javonte Williams after competing for it through most of August.
His training-camp and preseason performances had led the team to expect a role for him in its offensive plans against the Giants on Sunday.
Stephen Jones, the Cowboys’ chief operating officer, said on 105.3 The Fan that the injury was disappointing for Davis and the team. Jones said Davis had worked his way into the backup position and that other players would have to take on the work. Dallas signed veteran Emari Demercado for backfield depth and special-teams help.
Israel Abanikanda, who is on the practice squad, also could get more opportunities. The Cowboys could elevate Abanikanda for the game or place him on the active roster.
