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Dallas CowboysNFL trainer compares Cowboys RB Tony Pollard to Olympic track sprinters

With fellow Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott currently in the midst of a major holdout as the result of an ongoing contract dispute, the NFC East franchise is now about to roll with rookie rusher Tony Pollard in Week 1 of the 2019 regular season. While Elliott cannot not be replaced by many in […]

Dallas CowboysCowboys RB Tony Pollard is 'ready for whatever' regarding Ezekiel Elliott's playing status

While star running back Ezekiel Elliott has been away from the Dallas Cowboys, rookie Tony Pollard has turned into a replacement unsure if he will have to start in the backfield in Week 1. Elliott is holding out from the Cowboys’ training camp and preseason in hopes to negotiate for a new contract with the […]

Dallas CowboysHow Ezekiel Elliott's absence impacts the Cowboys' offense if his holdout lasts into the regular season

Ezekiel Elliott is the lifeblood of the Dallas Cowboys‘ offense. He’s been at the center of the team’s success since they drafted him with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Ohio State product was a First Team All-Pro as a rookie and has continued to dominate over the past two seasons. […]

Dallas CowboysJason Garrett calls Cowboys RB Tony Pollard 'poised' in preseason loss to Rams

The Dallas Cowboys are still without running back Ezekiel Elliott, but head coach Jason Garrett has been impressed with what he has seen out of rookie Tony Pollard during the preseason. Pollard had five carries for 42 yards including a 14-yard touchdown and that excited Garrett, especially since he was going against Wade Phillips, a […]

Dallas CowboysCowboys' Tony Pollard motors in for 14-yard TD vs. Rams in Hawaii

The Dallas Cowboys squared off with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night for a preseason week 2 matchup. In that game, rookie running back Tony Pollard got a slightly improved role. He took advantage of it, with an impressive 14-yard touchdown scamper. Welcome to the @NFL @tp_5! Rookie earns the TD🙌 | #DALvsLAR pic.twitter.com/LNh4c5Fyfq […]

Dallas CowboysCowboys' Jerry Jones says rookie RB Tony Pollard capable of 'carrying the whole load'

Amid Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has hinted that the team could win without him. After the Cowboys preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers, Jones doubled-down on his stance. Jones said that he believes that rookie running back Tony Pollard is capable of “carrying the whole load“. The Cowboys may not […]

Dallas CowboysCowboys QB Dak Prescott calls rookie RB Tony Pollard 'exciting'

With Ezekiel Elliott still holding out of Dallas Cowboys camp, it has given more reps to other running backs, and quarterback Dak Prescott has taken notice of what rookie Tony Pollard has been able to do. During college Pollard was known best for returning kicks, but Prescott quickly realized that he also can be a […]

Dallas Cowboys3 players to watch for the Cowboys in their preseason opener vs. 49ers

The Dallas Cowboys may be without Ezekiel Elliott, as the star running back continues to hold out, but the show must go on as the Cowboys get set to battle the San Francisco 49ers in their first preseason game on Saturday night. Dallas is going into 2019 with high expectations after winning the NFC East […]

Dallas CowboysCowboys rookie RB Tony Pollard impressing in Ezekiel Elliott's absence

Amid an Ezekiel Elliott contractual dispute, the Dallas Cowboys are testing out other running backs during training camp. One, in particular, is Dak Prescott’s “most exciting players, to me, of this training camp,” via USA Today’s Jori Epstein. That player; rookie Tony Pollard. Epstein caught up with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, as he gave high […]

Dallas CowboysCowboys see Tony Pollard as more than a 'gadget guy'

The Dallas Cowboys were in desperate need to add more weapons on their offense this offseason. One of their draft picks this year in Tony Pollard is expected to be a threat in multiple facets of their team. Although Pollard was used in multiple areas of the game at Memphis, the Cowboys are nixing the […]

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