Dallas Cowboys waive Israel Abanikanda

Aug 30, 2026

Waived

Official

What changed

Dallas Cowboys running backs, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

#33Javonte Williams787215/178965879478$3.9M26.45'10"220

#20Malik Davis44458/17393449840$1.1M27.85'10"207

Israel AbanikandaPractice squad40356/17——359640$1.1M24.05'10"215

Jashaun CorbinFree agent29303/170050960—26.15'11"221

Emari Demercado453013/1760—78850—27.75'9"215

Javonte Williams787215/178965879478$3.9M26.45'10"220

Miles SandersReserve list574510/179337597373—29.45'11"211

Malik DavisReserve list44458/17393449840$1.1M27.85'10"207

Israel AbanikandaPractice squad40356/17——359640$1.1M24.05'10"215

Jaydon BlueUnknown36355/172241299236$1.1M22.75'9"200

Phil MafahOn waivers19201/174316965$913K23.96'1"230

NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Contract terminated via waivers
Aug 31, 2026
Dallas Cowboys official siteOfficial confirmation
Player waived
Aug 30, 2026
NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Player waived
Aug 30, 2026