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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Brian Schottenheimer of the Dallas Cowboys looks on while wearing a Never Forget shirt in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9\/11 during warm ups prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> continue to make moves in an attempt to improve the team\u2019s rushing attack after the dismal performance from the unit against the New York Giants<\/a> in Week 1. Dallas poached a new running back from the Atlanta Falcons<\/a>, but the move meant the Cowboys had to cut ties with another veteran running back to make room on the roster.<\/p>\n The Cowboys announced the release of running back Israel Abanikanda<\/a> to make room for new rusher Tyler Goodson<\/a>. Abanikanda had a standout college football career at Pitt but has been unable to carve out a consistent role in the NFL<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prior to being released, Abanikanda played in six NFL games but all for the New York Jets<\/a> in 2023. During his final season at Pitt, Abanikanda posted an impressive 239 carries for 1,431 rushing yards<\/a> and 20 touchdowns as one of the best running backs in college football in 2022.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to know about the latest Cowboys news.<\/p>\n Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer Is Frustrated by the Dallas Rushing Attack<\/p>\n Roster moves aside, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is not pleased with how the team\u2019s running backs performed against the Giants<\/a>. Dallas rushed for just 69 total yards against the Giants<\/a>, and Schottenheimer indicated that the team was pushed around.<\/p>\n \u201cI thought they pushed us around a little bit up front,\u201d Schottenheimer said of the Giants-Cowboys game, per DallasCowboys.com\u2019s Tommy Yarrish.<\/a> \u201cTheir defensive line, our running game, there was way too much penetration early in the game.<\/p>\n \u201cJavonte (Williams) was running into freaking, a wall in the beginning of the game. We made some good adjustments at halftime, but this is a team game.\u201d<\/p>\n Cowboys RB Javonte Williams Takes Blame for Taunting Penalty<\/p>\n In addition to the alarming production by the Cowboys running backs, there was also Javonte Williams<\/a>\u2018 costly taunting penalty. After the loss, Williams took accountability for the poor decision.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m a pro,\u201d Williams noted, per Yahoos Sports.<\/a> \u201cI know better than that. I shouldn\u2019t have did it.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m going to correct it. It is what it is. I\u2019m just going to move past it.\u201d<\/p>\n Cowboys News: Dallas Cut Ties With Israel Abanikanda After Poaching Falcons RB Tyler Goodson<\/p>\n As for the Cowboys\u2019 new addition at running back, what can fans expect from Goodson? The newest Dallas running back had a standout college football career at Iowa.<\/p>\n Goodson notched 256 carries for 1,151 rushing yards<\/a> and six touchdowns in 13 appearances during the 2021 season. The playmaker posted a 4.42-second 40 time in the 2022 NFL Combine.<\/p>\n \u201cRunner with average size and athleticism, and below-average toughness to add yardage beyond what his offensive line creates for him,\u201d NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein<\/a> outlined in a pre-draft scouting report. \u201cGoodson played in Iowa\u2019s zone-heavy run scheme but lacks elements like vision and decisiveness, which are usually associated with successful zone runners on the pro level.<\/p>\n \u201cHe rarely runs with authority or a willingness to create for himself through contact and doesn\u2019t appear to have explosive top-end speed to lean on. There aren\u2019t traits or positional skills that stand out enough to warrant more than a late-round glance.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJonathan Adams<\/a> is a veteran sports contributor covering the NFL, NBA and golf for Heavy.com. His work has been prominently featured on NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. 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