Running back Dalvin Cook could make his Cowboys debut on Sunday Night Football against the 49ers.
Cook was signed to the team’s practice squad on August 28, but the Cowboys have yet to move up for a game.
Signs point to his promotion this week to join Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Hunter Luepke as the team’s game-day backups. The Cowboys rank last in the NFL with 463 rushing yards, and running backs have accounted for just 272 yards of the team’s 1,654 receiving yards.
“Dalvin is ready“coach Mike McCarthy said Friday, via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. “I really like the job he’s doing. I think he’s clearly crossed the threshold of communication and understanding (of the offense).”
Cook won four Pro Bowls in six seasons with the Vikings. He signed with the Jets in 2023 and set career lows in rushing yards (214), touchdowns (0) and yards per carry (3.2).
The Jets honored his release request and Cook signed with the Ravens, rushing for 23 yards on eight carries in the divisional round win over the Texans.
Cook remained a free agent this offseason and through training camp until the Cowboys signed him before the start of the season.