Tyler Goodson, RB (DAL)

Placed on IR

The Cowboys placed Goodson (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Tommy Yarrish of the team's official site reports.

The move comes as no surprise, seeing as Goodson is expected to miss multiple games due to ACL and MCL sprains in his knee that he suffered during the Cowboys' Week 9 victory over the Colts. With Malik Davis (hip, IR) out for the year and Goodson now on IR, Israel Abanikanda -- who was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday -- will serve as Dallas' RB2 behind Javonte Williams for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Goodson is required to miss at least four games while on IR, so his next chance to play is Week 15 against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 20.

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Prepping for RB2 job

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that Abanikanda likely will be promoted from the practice squad to replace Tyler Goodson (knee) as the No. 2 running back ahead of Sunday's matchup with San Francisco, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Trending toward Sunday return?

Pickens (hamstring) moved well in Thursday's practice, which coach Brian Schottenheimer said is a positive sign for the wide receiver's availability for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Practicing again Thursday

Pickens (hamstring) was in uniform and taking part in individual drills during Thursday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.