After a year of trial separation, Ezekiel Elliott is back with the Dallas Cowboys.
Here is everything you need to know:
Analysis and reaction
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When will it be official?
The three-time Pro Bowl running back officially re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
Where does he fit in the running back room?
This remains to be seen. He is certainly the biggest name in the room, joining veteran Royce Freeman, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke, Malik Davis, Snoop Conner and undrafted rookie Nathaniel Peat. Whether he has anything left in the tank is certainly the biggest question on everyone’s mind, however, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently told reporters he sees remaining tread on Elliott’s tires.
“He’s good enough to be a starter,” Jones said Friday evening.
How did Elliott do in New England?
He was the leading rusher on a bad Patriots offense, posting 642 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 184 carries.
Hang on, isn’t Dallas still paying him from before?
Yes.
Elliott counts $6 million on the 2024 salary cap in dead money from his first Dallas stint. His new contract will be applied in addition to that.
Staff writer Michael Gehlken contributed to this post.
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