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Cowboys grant Ezekiel Elliott’s request to be released
Ezekiel Elliott’s time back in Dallas is over, the team announced Tuesday.
The Cowboys have granted the 29-year-old running back’s request for a release. Elliott will be placed on waivers, and once he clears he will be eligible to sign with any team.
Elliott suited up for 15 games this season, rushing for 226 yards and three touchdowns. The most notable part of his return to the Cowboys came in Week 9 when he was inactive after missing and being late to team meetings and events.
Elliott spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career with the Cowboys after they drafted him in 2016 with the fourth overall pick. He had several outstanding seasons with Dallas, but when the Cowboys drafted running back Tony Pollard in 2019, it seemed like owner Jerry Jones had handpicked Elliott’s successor. So they let Elliott leave after the 2022 season, and he signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.
After he did not return to New England, Elliott reunited with the Cowboys in April on a one-year, $3 million deal.
The Cowboys had hoped Elliott could give their backfield a boost, but the position continued to be one of their weaknesses during a forgettable season. Entering Week 18, the Cowboys are 27th in rushing yards and yards per carry, and have scored the fewest rushing touchdowns (five) in the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys have made the decision to grant star running back Ezekiel Elliott’s request to be released from the team. After months of speculation and rumors surrounding his future with the organization, the Cowboys have decided to part ways with the talented player.
Elliott, who has been a key player for the Cowboys since being drafted in 2016, expressed his desire to seek a new opportunity elsewhere in the league. Despite his success on the field, there have been reports of tension between Elliott and the team management, leading to this decision.
The release of Elliott marks the end of an era for the Cowboys, who will now have to find a way to fill the void left by his departure. It remains to be seen where Elliott will land next, but there is no doubt that he will be a sought-after free agent in the upcoming offseason.
As fans digest this news and speculate on Elliott’s next move, one thing is for certain – the Cowboys will have a big task ahead of them in finding a suitable replacement for one of their most dynamic players.
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