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Ezekiel Elliott’s future with the Dallas Cowboys is up in the air. Amid Tony Pollard’s impending free agency, there’s speculation that the Cowboys could cut Elliott and move forward with Pollard as their top running back. Ezekiel Elliott has a $16.72 million cap hit for the 2023 NFL season. The veteran could potentially take a […]

Another year has come and gone for the Dallas Cowboys without the Super Bowl victory that their fanbase craves. The next few months will be all speculation about what the Cowboys can or will do to put themselves in a better spot next season. Even though they did plenty of winning in the 2022 campaign, […]

The Dallas Cowboys will have very interesting weeks and months ahead in the offseason. Following a shortlived trip in the NFL playoffs, the focus for the Cowboys is on improving their roster which is still laden with talent, including in the backfield with the 1-2 combo of running backs Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott. Pollard […]

The Dallas Cowboys want to keep Ezekiel Elliott, but they know very well they have to consider his contract situation and their plans moving forward. Executive vice president Stephen Jones admitted as much in his recent discussion with the media, noting that while they “always want Zeke” and that “you can’t define what Zeke does […]

Ezekiel Elliott’s future with the Dallas Cowboys is a major question mark after the team’s latest postseason exit, though if it’s up to the running back, he wouldn’t want to leave. Elliott’s 2023 base salary of  $10.9 million and his cap hit of $16.7 million are just too much for Dallas, which could limit their […]

Ezekiel Elliott wants to stay and help the Dallas Cowboys compete, and he is reportedly willing to do anything to make that happen–even if it means taking a pay cut. Elliott’s future with the team has been a major talking point around NFL circles, especially since his $10.9 million salary and its financial cap hit […]

It has now been seven full seasons since Ezekiel Elliott became the face of the Dallas Cowboys after being selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft. Elliott’s early years in silver and blue were some of the most productive ever by a Cowboys running back, but his production has slowed to a […]

There has been a lot of blame circulating around the Dallas Cowboys after their narrow NFC Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and starting running back Ezekiel Elliott has not escaped criticism. Zeke averaged just 2.60 yards per carry in the final six games of the season, culminating in 83 carries […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a big decision to make regarding the future of running back Tony Pollard. Amid a breakout year, Pollard, who will be a free agent in the offseason, stands to make some big money on the open market. According to Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys are considering keeping Pollard on the roster next […]

With Week 17 finally upon us, many fantasy football championships are set to take place. But fantasy owners of both Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard, and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry will be forced to find other options. As the Cowboys take on the Titans on Thursday night, both Derrick Henry and Tony […]

The Dallas Cowboys star tandem of quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott could be looking for some sort of financial salvation at the moment after the NFL fined them for their touchdown celebration against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. The NFL fined two more Cowboys […]

Ezekiel Elliott hasn’t hidden his desire to see free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sign with the Dallas Cowboys. So when asked why he was not among the Cowboys personalities who were with Beckham Jr. during a recent Dallas Mavericks game, Elliott wondered whether the interest he’s consistently shown in Beckham is still not […]

The 2022 fantasy football season is coming down to the wire. If the playoffs aren’t starting up in Week 14, they likely will be kicking off in Week 15, meaning that at this point, every game is a must win. For that reason, crafting our Week 14 start ’em sit ’em running backs list is […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ Week 13 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts was a tense, nail-biter… for three quarters. Then, in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys absolutely exploded, putting up 33 points and turning the game from a 21-19 contest to a 54-19 laugher. After the incredible late-game outburst in this Cowboys-Colts game, let’s take a look […]

When the Dallas Cowboys offense took the field for the first time in Week 13, fans noticed a noticeable absence: Ezekiel Elliott. For the longest time, Zeke has been the starter for the team through thick and thin. That’s why it was surprising that Tony Pollard started over Elliott, especially considering Jerry Jones’ hard stance […]

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 9-3 on the season with a dominating 54-19 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football. They got big performances both running backs, with Tony Pollard once again stealing the show. However, it was their defense that made the biggest mark in the win, creating five turnovers. The game […]

The Dallas Cowboys took home their first win on Thanksgiving since 2018 by defeating the New York Giants 28-20. Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons led the way but the team’s tight ends stole the show in the fourth quarter. After a two-yard touchdown run from rookie Peyton Hendershot, fellow tight ends […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is still a free agent, but it could just be a matter of time before he finally finds a new home. The Dallas Cowboys, while not without competition, are the team most linked to Beckham, who is reportedly scheduled to visit Dallas on Dec. 5, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a critical matchup against the New York Giants looming on Thanksgiving Day and got some crucial injury updates back on some key players, including the likes of Micah Parsons and Ezekiel Elliott, on Wednesday. It was a mixed bag of injury updates for the Cowboys on Wednesday, as Ezekiel Elliott returned […]

Zeke is about to feast again. After missing a couple of games due to injury, Ezekiel Elliott will be returning to the Dallas Cowboys against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11, according to Ian Rapoport’s report. Rapaport says he’s “light years ahead of last week.” However, Tom Pelissero says the plan is to ease Zeke […]

The Dallas Cowboys are looking at their game this week with the Minnesota Vikings as a playoff-type matchup. The NFC East contender may not be at its best when they travel to U.S. Bank Stadium, as 6 players were listed as doubtful on the Friday injury report. Those listed for theCowboys include RB Ezekiel Elliott […]

The Dallas Cowboys have held Ezekiel Elliott out of action ever since the veteran sprained his right knee against the Detroit Lions on Oct. 23. After missing three weeks and two games, Elliott told reporters at a Thursday press conference that he might be nearing a return from his knee injury in Week 11. “I’m […]

Mike McCarthy’s return to Lambeau Field in Week 10 ended on a sour note after the Dallas Cowboys’ fourth-quarter collapse to the now 4-6 Green Bay Packers. The Minnesota Vikings had an overtime affair of their own last weekend, but theirs ended in a victory over the Buffalo Bills in what turned out to be […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot has been sidelined for the past two games while dealing with a sprained knee. But it appears that the veteran running back could soon be making his return to the field. On Wednesday, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with the media. During their conversation, McCarthy provided updates on […]

After an uneventful bye week, many Dallas Cowboys fans expected Ezekiel Elliott to return back to the field against the Green Bay Packers. The running back has missed the last few games due to an injury. Every indication from Dallas’ camp initially seemed to show that Zeke would be back to eating against Green Bay. […]

As the team prepares for a Week 10 showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys are still unsure about their star running back’s availability. Per Ed Werder of ESPN, Ezekiel Elliott, who has been dealing with a knee injury, will be evaluated in pregame warmups before a final decision is made […]

There’s a good chance Ezekiel Elliott features for the Dallas Cowboys when they play the Green Bay Packers in Week 10 on Sunday. At least according to team owner Jerry Jones. Elliott has been sidelined for two weeks now due to the hyperextended right knee he suffered in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. He […]

The Dallas Cowboys got their former Pro Bowl running back, Ezekiel Elliott, back at practice Wednesday. That’s a sign that he might return after missing the Cowboys Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. Elliott is dealing with a knee injury sustained the week prior. In his absence, backup running back Tony Pollard had a […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot is the latest player to attempt to get wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to join their team. Beckham, who is currently a free agent, is nearing his return to the field. The veteran pass catcher suffered a torn ACL in last season’s Super Bowl but is expected to soon […]

One small step in the recovery of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott could mean a giant leap toward his return in week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Elliott, safety Malik Hooker and defensive end Sam Williams were all able to return to practice Wednesday just days before […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a bit of a conundrum with regards to their running back position. Tony Pollard has been outperforming RB1 Ezekiel Elliott all season long, gaining more yards on less carries prior to Week 8. Because of that, fans have been calling for Dallas to give Pollard his dues and promote him to […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently told 105.3 The FAN that he expects Ezekiel Elliott to return against the Green Bay Packers in Week 10, per Jon Machota. This news isn’t surprising given reports out of Cowboys’ camp over the past couple of weeks. Jones previously hinted that Elliott might have played in Week 8 […]

Bring up Ezekiel Elliot’s name to Dallas Cowboys fans, and you’ll get mixed reactions out of them. There are some that want the former top-5 draft pick traded in favor of Tony Pollard. On the other hand, some people are convinced that Zeke can still return to his dominant form. If you ask Cowboys owner […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard took over as the featured back amid an injury absence from Ezekiel Elliott. After his performance, he likely has Cowboys nation wondering if that switch should be permanent. Pollard scored three touchdowns in the win over the Chicago Bears, and after the game he barely seemed impressed. When asked […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ quest to reclaim the Super Bowl continues in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears. While the Bears on paper should be an easy team to beat, the Cowboys would prefer to have all of their players ready. With a number of key players on the injury list, fans were more than a […]

Dallas Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy hinted that there was a chance for Ezekiel Elliott to suit up in Week 8. However, Jerry Jones recently confirmed that Elliott will not play against the Chicago Bears, per Clarence Hill Jr. “It had everything to do with how we’re doing this this weekend with this bye coming […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in danger of missing running back Ezekiel Elliott in Week 8’s game against the Chicago Bears. According to a report by Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Elliott sustained a right knee injury and hurt his thigh in last Sunday’s win over the Detroit Lions. Fortunately for the Cowboys, they have […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is tough as nails. He partially tore the PCL in his right knee last season in Week 4, yet played through the pain. But, this time around, it appears his latest setback is much more serious. Per The Forth Worth Star-Telegram, Zeke suffered a grade 2 MCL sprain and […]

Ezekiel Elliott is reportedly dealing with a knee sprain, per Michael Gehlken. Gehlken also reported that the injury is not related to Elliott’s PCL ailment he endured a season ago. However, the injury is on the same knee. Fantasy football managers will need to take notice of this news, as Elliott did not practice on […]