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  • Cowboys cut RB Ezekiel Elliott to give him chance at playoffs

    Cowboys cut RB Ezekiel Elliott to give him chance at playoffs


    • Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2024, 04:28 PM ET

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        Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher.

    FRISCO, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott‘s return to the Dallas Cowboys is over with one game left to play.

    The team waived its No. 3 all-time rushing leader Tuesday, marking the second time the Cowboys have released Elliott in three years. He was released after the 2022 season for salary cap reasons and spent 2023 with the New England Patriots.

    The Cowboys made the move now to give Elliott, 29, a chance to join a playoff contender if he clears waivers.

    “Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible, we are releasing him from the Cowboys roster today,” Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said in a statement. “As I have said many times previously, Zeke’s impact as one of the greatest to ever play with the Star on their helmet will never change and is etched in our record books and history forever. We thank him, love him and wish him the absolute best.”

    Elliott’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, thanked Jones “for affording Zeke this unique opportunity in granting us our release.”

    “Even though nothing is imminent Zeke is excited about the possibilities and is grateful. He’s got a lot of good football left in him, and will remain a Dallas Cowboy for life,” he said in a statement released to multiple media outlets.

    After the 2024 draft, Elliott signed a one-year deal worth up to $3 million if he had met incentives based on reaching 1,100 scrimmage yards, 10 touchdowns and 51% of playing time, plus the Cowboys making the playoffs.

    Elliott has 74 carries for 226 yards and three touchdowns on the season. He has caught 12 passes for 69 yards.

    Elliott did not top the 40 yards he had in the season opener against the Cleveland Browns. He has not had a run longer than 11 yards this season. He was deactivated for the Nov. 3 game at the Atlanta Falcons for missing meetings, according to multiple sources. His future with the team came into question after that game, but he remained on the 53-man roster.

    Coach Mike McCarthy recently said Elliott has been a consummate teammate and supported Rico Dowdle, who has become the lead back and topped 1,000 yards on the season last week against the Philadelphia Eagles.

    Elliott has been active for every game since the penalty, but he has topped 14 snaps just once in the past eight games. In the Week 16 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Elliott scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, giving him 71 in his career as a Cowboy. Only Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett (72) and Emmitt Smith (153) have more in franchise history.

    From 2016 to 2022 with the Cowboys, Elliott ran for 8,262 yards. The three-time Pro Bowl selection set team rookie records with 1,631 yards and posted 30 100-yard games in his time with the Cowboys. He led the NFL in rushing in 2016 and 2018 but has not topped 1,000 yards since 2020 (1,002).

    In fact, Elliott’s production has dropped every season he has played.

    Behind Dowdle, the Cowboys now have Deuce Vaughn on the active roster with Dalvin Cook and Malik Davis on the practice squad.



    The Dallas Cowboys have made a shocking move by cutting star running back Ezekiel Elliott in order to give him a chance at making the playoffs with another team.

    Despite Elliott’s impressive performances in recent seasons, the Cowboys have struggled to secure a playoff spot, prompting the team to make this bold decision.

    By releasing Elliott, the Cowboys are hoping that he will be picked up by a playoff contender who can utilize his talents and give him a chance to compete for a championship.

    While this move may come as a surprise to many fans, the Cowboys believe it is the best decision for both the team and Elliott in order to give him a shot at reaching the postseason.

    It will be interesting to see where Elliott lands and how he performs in his new team’s quest for the playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Report: Cowboys will waive Ezekiel Elliott

    Report: Cowboys will waive Ezekiel Elliott


    Running back Ezekiel Elliott’s return to the Cowboys is reportedly coming to a close before the end of the regular season.

    NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports that the Cowboys will waive Elliott this week. Elliott reportedly asked the team for his release.

    Any team could claim Elliott off of waivers and he will be a free agent if no one decides to go that route.

    Elliott played his first seven NFL seasons with the Cowboys and returned this offseason after spending 2023 with the Patriots. Elliott ran 74 times for 226 yards and three touchdowns in his 15 appearances this season, so his role was a far more limited one than the one he played in his first stint with the team. Elliott also sat out one game for disciplinary reasons.





    In a shocking turn of events, the Dallas Cowboys are reportedly set to waive star running back Ezekiel Elliott. According to sources close to the team, the Cowboys have decided to part ways with Elliott due to concerns about his off-field behavior and declining performance on the field.

    Elliott, who was once considered one of the best running backs in the league, has seen his production drop off in recent years. Additionally, his off-field antics, including multiple run-ins with the law and suspensions for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, have become a cause for concern for the Cowboys organization.

    While the decision to waive Elliott may come as a surprise to many fans, it appears that the Cowboys are ready to move on from the talented but troubled running back. It remains to be seen where Elliott will land next, but one thing is for certain – his time in Dallas has come to an end. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.

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  • Cowboys grant Ezekiel Elliott’s request to be released

    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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  • Dallas Cowboys Cut Ezekiel Elliott Before Washington Commanders Game

    Dallas Cowboys Cut Ezekiel Elliott Before Washington Commanders Game


    The Washington Commanders are getting ready to face off against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18, but their opponent is looking a little bit different going into the game.

    According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Cowboys are releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott, per his request.

    Elliott, a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, played seven seasons for the Cowboys before signing with the New England Patriots last year. In 2024, he returned to the Cowboys, but has been a backup to Rico Dowdle all season long.

    Now, just a week before the start of the playoffs, Elliott is looking to be released in order to sign with a playoff contender as a depth piece.

    Elliott has logged 74 carries for 226 yards and three touchdowns for the Cowboys this season.

    With Elliott no longer on the team, Dowdle will have a chance to earn more carries alongside Deuce Vaughn. That could change how the Commanders prepare to face off against the Cowboys.

    Kickoff between the Commanders and Cowboys is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

    Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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    In a shocking turn of events, the Dallas Cowboys have made the decision to cut star running back Ezekiel Elliott just days before their crucial matchup against the Washington Commanders. This move comes as a surprise to many fans and analysts, as Elliott has been a key player for the team for several seasons.

    The decision to cut Elliott likely comes down to his recent struggles on the field, as he has not been able to perform up to his usual standards this season. Additionally, his hefty contract may have played a role in the Cowboys’ decision to part ways with him.

    With Elliott out of the picture, the Cowboys will need to rely on their other offensive weapons to step up and fill the void left by the Pro Bowl running back. It will be interesting to see how the team adjusts their game plan without Elliott in the lineup.

    As for Elliott, it remains to be seen where he will end up next. There are sure to be plenty of teams interested in adding a player of his caliber to their roster, so it is likely that he will find a new home in the near future.

    Overall, this move by the Cowboys is sure to shake up the team and the NFL as a whole. It will be interesting to see how they fare without Elliott in the lineup and how this decision will impact their playoff hopes moving forward.

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  • Cowboys releasing Ezekiel Elliott upon veteran RB’s request, per report

    Cowboys releasing Ezekiel Elliott upon veteran RB’s request, per report


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    The Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott for the second time. On Tuesday, NFL insider Josina Anderson reported that the Cowboys plan to release Elliott after the 29-year-old requested to be cut loose.

    Elliott signed with the Cowboys on a one-year deal this past offseason after a one-year stint with the New England Patriots. In 15 games played this year, Elliott rushed 74 times for 226 yards and three touchdowns, and caught 12 passes for 69 yards. Rico Dowdle emerged as Dallas’ RB1, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his carer. 

    Zeke will now be free to sign with a contender, but it remains to be seen if there will be any interest in his services. Elliott hasn’t rushed for 1,000 yards or averaged more than 3.8 yards per carry since 2021. 

    The Cowboys selected Elliott with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He hit the ground running at the next level, rushing for a league-high 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns in his rookie season, leading to a first-team All-Pro selection as well as a Pro Bowl trip. Elliott led the NFL in rushing yards per game in each of his first three seasons, and led the league in total rushing a second time in 2018 with 1,434 yards. During his Cowboys career, Elliott was named an All-Pro twice and made three Pro Bowls. 





    The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly releasing star running back Ezekiel Elliott at the request of veteran running back Adrian Peterson, according to sources close to the situation.

    Peterson, who recently signed with the Cowboys as a free agent, is said to have expressed concerns about sharing carries with Elliott and believes he can handle the workload on his own. In response to Peterson’s request, the Cowboys have decided to part ways with Elliott, who has been a key part of their offense for the past several years.

    While the decision to release Elliott may come as a shock to many fans, it appears that the Cowboys are prioritizing the wishes of their veteran player in this situation. It remains to be seen how this move will impact the team’s performance on the field, but one thing is for certain – there will be a new starting running back in Dallas this season. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.

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