The Dallas Cowboys haven’t drafted a operating again via three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft. That is leaving the door open for a reunion with Ezekiel Elliott.
Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones acknowledged this week that he is concerned about bringing again the 28-year-old Elliott, who performed final season with the New England Patriots after spending the primary seven years of his NFL profession with the Cowboys.
Jones did like Texas operating again Jonathon Brooks, however the Carolina Panthers chosen him forty sixth total, 10 spots forward of the Cowboys’ second-round choose. Dallas has 4 extra picks remaining — Nos. 174, 216, 233 and 244 — and with a coveted goal off the board, Elliott may very well be the following play.
“To begin with, the draft’s not over and that is a thought,” Jones stated. “And it was a very long time earlier than a operating again was taken in right this moment’s draft. However we are also keenly concerned about seeing what the longer term would possibly appear like with Zeke.”
Elliott and his agent met with the Cowboys earlier this week to speak about coming again to Dallas. Jones stated he believes Elliott continues to be able to being an NFL starter.
There’s a gap within the Cowboys’ operating backs room after Tony Pollard left in free company to signal with the Tennessee Titans. Rico Dowdle, Royce Freeman, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner are all presently beneath contract.
Elliott performed all 17 video games for the Patriots in 2023, recording 642 dashing yards on 184 makes an attempt with three touchdowns. He additionally caught 51 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns.
Following Rhamondre Stevenson’s ankle damage, Elliott’s utilization elevated and he acquired double-digit carries within the ultimate six video games of the season.
Jones is not dedicated to bringing again Elliott simply but — that call will doubtless be made after seeing how the ultimate 4 rounds shake out. However contemplating the inexperience outdoors of Freeman on their operating again depth chart, a reunion appears with the intention to solidify the place.
“We now have it in our energy to be ok with the operating again room. Interval,” Jones stated. “Now are we via with the operating again room? I am not going to reply that. Not attempting to be coy. I simply needn’t reply that. However Zeke’s adequate to be within the operating again room and he is adequate to play for the Cowboys. I might say that.”
