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Abanikanda waived to make room for Goodson despite strong preseason.

The source reports that the Cowboys waived veteran running back Israel Abanikanda off the 53-man roster to make room for Tyler Goodson. Abanikanda, a former fifth-round pick, had signed with Dallas on a practice squad deal in November and was brought back on a futures deal in January. Despite having 'a strong training camp and preseason with Dallas,' he ultimately failed to make the 53-man roster and was cut along with Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah before being brought back on the practice squad. His waiver move signals the end of his tenure with the team.

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