Cowboys sign RB Tyler Goodson after season-ending injury to Malik Davis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have signed running back Tyler Goodson from the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad following Malik Davis' hip injury that will end his season. Goodson, who rushed for 1,151 yards in his last year at Iowa, joins a backfield that includes starter Javonte Williams. Additionally, the Cowboys face scrutiny over their pass rush performance in the recent loss to the New York Giants, where the defense managed only two sacks and struggled to pressure quarterback Daxson Dart.
- •Tyler Goodson joins the Cowboys after the injury to Malik Davis.
- •Goodson rushed for 1,151 yards in his senior year at Iowa.
- •Dallas' defense had only two sacks in their loss to the Giants.
- •The Cowboys are assessing their pass rush effectiveness after the season opener.
- •Dallas may explore trade options for pass-rushers in the coming days.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Sign Former 1,000-Yard Running Back; Need Trade For Pass-Rusher?
"The Cowboys struggled to consistently get after Dart all night, leading many to question the effectiveness of the defense's pass rush.
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