The Dallas Cowboys have kept running back Tyler Goodson on their practice squad, adding depth after Malik Davis suffered an injury. The move came after Dallas waived Israel Abanikanda and released 2025 draft selections Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue late in training camp.
Goodson spent camp with the Atlanta Falcons and led them with 92 rushing yards during the preseason. He also had a 49-yard touchdown run. In three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, he gained 264 yards and scored once on 54 carries. He added 19 receptions for 103 yards and one receiving touchdown.
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson praised Goodson in an interview with Blogging The Boys’ RJ Ochoa. Robinson described him as an elite player who can cut across the field, catch passes and fill several offensive roles, adding that he wished Goodson had stayed in Atlanta.
Goodson’s speed and receiving skills provide another backfield option, but his opportunity to appear in games is considered limited, with the team retaining him as roster insurance. Dallas lost its opener to the New York Giants, rushing for fewer than 100 yards as Javonte Williams had 41, and is set to face the Washington Commanders in Week 2.
