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Israel Abanikanda is set to be called up from the practice squad to take over for the injured Goodson when the Cowboys host the 7-1 49ers, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. 'He's a guy we brought in last year and really liked,' the coach said of Abanikanda on Friday. 'This is a guy with explosive speed. When you get this guy into open space, he's a big man that can run really, really fast.'
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Abanikanda promoted from practice squad to RB2 role vs. 49ers

Abanikanda will be called up from the practice squad to serve as RB2 behind Javonte Williams due to Tyler Goodson's ankle/knee injury. Coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Abanikanda's 'explosive speed' and ability to create in open space, noting 'This is a guy we brought in last year and really liked... When you get this guy into open space, he's a big man that can run really, really fast.'

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