Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detail view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Cowboys are set to officially bring back their former running back, Ezekiel Elliott, for the 2024 season. The Cowboys recently met with Elliott for a reunion following Tony Pollard’s departure to the Tennessee Titans in free agency.
The Dallas Cowboys needed a running back for 2024
Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (24) catches a pass in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the BYU Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Texas won the game 35-6.
The Cowboys signed former Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman, but they still needed to upgrade the position. They were expected to draft a long-term solution on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Texas running back Jonathon Brooks has been linked to the Cowboys in recent days.
Ezekiel Elliott is set to rejoin the Cowboys
Dec 31, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
According to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, the Cowboys might still draft a running back. Regardless of who the Cowboys take, the team is expected to sign Elliott shortly.
Elliott earned All-Pro honors twice and made three Pro Bowl appearances during his first stint in Dallas. The Cowboys released Elliott last season to save cap space. He signed with the New England Patriots, where he recorded 184 carries for 642 yards and three touchdowns. He has 2,065 carries for 8,904 yards and 71 rushing touchdowns in his eight-year NFL career.
Cowboys fans’ initial reaction to the news
Nov 5, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Here are the best initial takes on Elliott rejoining the Cowboys.
