Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis suffered a hip injury during Friday's practice and has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants, per ESPN and Pro Football Talk.

Davis was carted off the field during the practice session. Per Pro Football Talk, the Cowboys are bracing for Davis to miss significant time with what sources described as a "pretty serious" hip injury. The team may need to adjust its offensive backfield plans ahead of the Giants matchup.

Davis, 27, had earned the RB2 role following a strong preseason and training camp, according to Blogging The Boys. The injury represents a significant blow to Dallas's depth at running back for the start of the season.