With Elliott doubtful, Dallas adds rookie Davis to roster

FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys signed rookie running back Malik Davis to the active roster Saturday, an indication Ezekiel Elliott won't play against Chicago.

Elliott is doubtful with a right knee injury after taking a hard hit in last week's 24-6 victory over Detroit. The two-time rushing champ has missed just one game due to injury in his six-plus seasons.

Elliott's absence would give Tony Pollard his second chance to be the lead back in his fourth season. He had a 40-yard touchdown the previous time in 2020 but was bottled up otherwise against San Francisco.

Browns’ Njoku ruled out: Cleveland will be without tight end David Njoku, top cornerback Denzel Ward and Pro Bowl right guard Wyatt Teller — and possibly two more defensive starters — for their crucial AFC North game against the Cincinnati Bengals.