Dallas Cowboys could possibly return Ezekiel Elliott For the 2024 season. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter appeared on NFL Live on Monday to discuss a possible reunion between the Cowboys and the veteran running back.
“Over the weekend, Jeremy Fowler reported there may be mutual interest in a Cowboys reunion with Ezekiel Elliott,” Schefter began. “When you look at it this way, Ezekiel Elliott needs a team, and no team makes more sense than the Dallas Cowboys.
“The Dallas Cowboys still need another running back, and no running back makes more sense than Ezekiel Elliott. As Jeremy pointed out, there appears to be some mutual interest on both sides.”
Schefter also said the free agent running back market is “calm” and teams like the Cowboys are “looking for value” right now. Elliott signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots after being released by the Cowboys last year. In his one season with the Patriots, Elliott started 17 games and rushed for 642 yards and three touchdowns in five games.
The Cowboys' leading rusher last year was tony pollard He ran for 1,005 yards and six touchdowns. His contract expired in March, and he signed a three-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.The team re-signed the running back. Rico Doodle He signed a one-year contract in 2023 with 391 yards and two touchdowns.
Dallas Cowboys may need more than Ezekiel Elliott
Elliott may not be the player he once was, but adding him to the running back room will be beneficial for quarterback Dak Presocht and the Cowboys' offense. But one NFL source said the Cowboys will need more than Elliott.
They still need a left tackle, center, running back, defensive tackle and receiver. Many of the resources are tied up in extensions, but duck prescott, Cedee Lamb and Micah ParsonsI was surprised they didn't move on derrick henry or AJ Dillon'' said ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum. They deserve credit for their outstanding drafting and patience so far, but it will take a near-perfect draft to meet all of their needs. ”
Dallas finished the 2023 season with a 12-5 record and won the NFC East title. However, the team lost to the Green Bay Packers in the wild card round of the playoffs, and has not advanced to the Super Bowl since winning it all during the 1995 season.
On3's Suzanne Halliburton contributed to this report
