Cowboys place running back Dunbar on injured reserve

Yahoo Sports | October 10, 2015

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Lance Dunbar #25 of the Dallas Cowboys is helped off the field as head coach Jason Garrett talks with him during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 4, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana (AFP Photo/Chris Graythen)

Dallas (AFP) - The Dallas Cowboys placed Lance Dunbar on injured reserve on Saturday, officially ending the running back's season a week after he tore a knee ligament.

The Cowboys, reeling from a spate of injuries as they face a Sunday showdown with reigning Super Bowl champions New England, promoted wide receiver Vince Mayle from the practice squad.