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Ahead of the highly anticipated Week 8 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys have moved four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook to the active roster.
The announcement came Saturday afternoon from Adam Schefter at ESPN.com.
To clear a spot for Cook, tight end John Stephens Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in practice.
The Cowboys’ backfield, struggling all season, will benefit from Cook’s fresh legs and energy.
The team’s rushing game has ranked last in the NFL so far, and fans have eagerly awaited Cook’s opportunity.
With his debut near, all eyes are on the former Vikings standout to deliver a much-needed boost.
The Cowboys and 49ers will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with streaming on Peacock.