One day ahead of the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys may be considering a reunion with Ezekiel Elliott.
The Cowboys had talks with Elliott’s agent Wednesday about a potential return to Dallas, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Dallas Morning News. The person labeled the discussions as “just talking.”
Cowboys had some talks with the agent for Zeke Elliott today. A person with knowledge of the discussions just labeled it as “just talking.”
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 24, 2024
Zeke Elliott counts as $6 million in dead money for 2024.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 25, 2024
The Cowboys released Elliott in March 2023 after eight seasons with the franchise. He played last season with the New England Patriots, rushing for 642 yards in 17 games.
Entering the draft, the Cowboys are widely expected to select a running back. Dallas let last year’s starter Tony Pollard walk to the Tennessee Titans in free agency.
Currently at running back, the Cowboys have Rico Dowdle, who re-signed with the team this offseason, fellow free agent signee Royce Freeman and Deuce Vaughn.
Elliott was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Cowboys. He rushed for 8,262 yards and 68 touchdowns during his time with Dallas. However, he finished the 2022 season, his last in Dallas, with a then-career low 876 rushing yards and no 100-yard rushing games.
More to come on this developing story.