The NFL made hundreds of dreams come true over the weekend, but one of the biggest dreams wasn't about the draft.Former first-round draft pick after a year away from the Dallas Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott Re-signed with the team to begin a second stint at DFW.
On Monday morning, Elliott jumped on social media to react to his reunion with the Cowboys, Jerry Jones, and one of his best friends. duck prescott. Former No.21 Posted The X eyeball emoji appeared shortly after details of the deal were announced.
Many of the comments on his post read “welcome back,” and many fans are wondering if he'll return to No. 21 or if he'll take on No. 15 from quarterback. trey lance. Elliott wore No. 15 during his time with the Ohio State Buckeyes and then again with the New England Patriots.
Elliott signs one-year, $3 million contract with Cowboys
According to reports, Elliott is on a one-year, $3 million contract. Fort Worth Star TelegramClarence Hill. Of his $3 million contract, $2 million is guaranteed. He spent one season with the New England Patriots before joining the Cowboys. Elliott is scheduled to undergo a medical exam Monday morning, which will be the final step in his return to the team.
Elliott's one-year contract with the Patriots expired in March. He plays for $3 million and carries a $6 million dead cap hit in 2024 with Dallas.
In 17 games with New England last season, he rushed on a career-low 184 carries for 642 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 51 catches for 313 yards and two scores.
star Ohio Prior to his time in the NFL, Elliott was drafted in the top five of the 2016 draft by the Cowboys, and went on to have several stellar years with the organization. Elliott rushed for more than 1,400 yards in two of his first three seasons, setting career highs with 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns as a rookie in 2016. Elliott was named a first-team All-Pro and was the NFL's leading rusher as a rookie. He went on to earn two All-Pro honors, three Pro Bowl selections and two rushing titles with the Cowboys.
In his first seven seasons in Dallas, Elliott ran for 8,262 yards and 68 touchdowns. His time with the team ended after the 2022 season when the Cowboys decided to move on. tony pollard As the No. 1 running back in the offense. Now Pollard is in Tennessee and Zeke is back where it all started.
