Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones each said they want Zeke Elliott back. Stephen Jones said he didn't see a drop off with Elliott.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) February 1, 2023
To say that Elliott did not have a drop-off this past season is pretty silly, as the twenty-seven-year-old running back averaged fewer than four yards per carry for the first time in his career. In addition, he rushed for just 876 yards (career-low). Even more, Elliott had just 17 receptions (career-low) for 92 yards (career-low) and zero touchdowns.
If the Cowboys were to cut Elliott, they'd owe $11.86 million in dead cap, however, that number drops to $6.04 million if they cut him before the 2024 season.
Tony Pollard is also a pending free agent and will need a few months to recover from ankle and leg injuries suffered in the Cowboys' final game of the playoffs. As a result, it's a strong possibility that the Cowboys restructure Elliott's contract to keep him on the team at a lower cost. Elliott was reportedly open to this, so we'll have to see if that happens.
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