The Dallas Cowboys haven’t drafted a working again by way of 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 serious 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 working again Jonathon Brooks, however the Carolina Panthers chosen him forty sixth general, 10 spots forward of the Cowboys’ second-round decide. Dallas has 4 extra picks remaining — Nos. 174, 216, 233 and 244 — and with a coveted goal off the board, Elliott could possibly be the subsequent play.
“To start with, the draft’s not over and that is a thought,” Jones stated. “And it was a very long time earlier than a working again was taken in right now’s draft. However we are also keenly serious about seeing what the long run 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 remains to be able to being an NFL starter.
There may be a gap within the Cowboys’ working 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 below 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 obtained double-digit carries within the last 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 exterior of Freeman on their working again depth chart, a reunion appears to be able to solidify the place.
“We’ve got it in our energy to be ok with the working again room. Interval,” Jones stated. “Now are we by way of with the working again room? I am not going to reply that. Not making an attempt to be coy. I simply need not reply that. However Zeke’s adequate to be within the working again room and he is adequate to play for the Cowboys. I might say that.”