The Dallas Cowboys have finally made the move everyone has been waiting for. Ahead of the team's Week 8 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, the Cowboys have designated four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook from the team's practice squad.

ESPN.com's Adam Schefter reported the news Saturday afternoon.

To make room for Cook on the active roster, the Cowboys placed tight end John Stephens Jr. on injured reserve.

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Stephens suffered a torn ACL in practice earlier this week.

The emergence of Cook gives the Cowboys a pair of fresh legs in a backfield desperate for a spark.

The Cowboys' rushing attack was the worst in the NFL through the team's first six games, and fans clamored for Cook to get his shot.

Now that the time has come, it will be interesting to see how the former Minnesota Vikings star performs in his debut.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and 49ers on Sunday Night Football is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with live streaming on Peacock.

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