PHILADELPHIA, PANESYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: On December 29, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field following a 7-41 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. (Image courtesy of Mitchell Lef)
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The Dallas Cowboys released RB Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday.
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Elliott played 15 games with the Cowboys this season after signing a one-year deal this offseason.
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The Cowboys say the running back asked for his release so he could have an opportunity to play for a playoff team.
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The Dallas Cowboys released RB Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday.
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Elliott played 15 games with the Cowboys this season after signing a one-year deal this offseason.
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The Cowboys say the running back asked for his release so he could have an opportunity to play for a playoff team.
FRISCO, Texas:The reunion between the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott has ended without much fanfare.
What We Know: In advance of the Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders, the Cowboys cut Elliott on Tuesday.
Elliott reportedly asked to be released in order to finish the season with a team that was in the running for the playoffs.
Elliott ran for 226 yards on 3.1 yards per attempt in 15 Dallas games this season. They were both low points in my career.
For disciplinary concerns, the former first-round pick was also deactivated for a game versus the Falcons.
After playing for the New England Patriots in 2023, Elliott inked a one-year contract with the Cowboys this summer.
Their Statements:Shortly after Elliott’s release, Jerry Jones, the general manager and owner of the Dallas Cowboys, issued a statement.
“We are removing Zeke from the Cowboys roster today out of respect and gratitude for him and to give him the chance to seek any possible playoff involvement. As I’ve stated numerous times before, Zeke’s legacy as one of the best players to ever wear the Star on their helmet will endure forever and be inscribed in our history books. We appreciate him, adore him, and send him our best wishes.
Next Steps: Before joining a new team, Elliott would need to clear waivers.
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