The Dallas Cowboys have reached their “final” decision for the week regarding Ezekiel Elliott. However, it is possible that this decision will be more permanent than that. We are aware that Elliott has not been happy with his role lately. Furthermore, it was beginning to appear like he lacked one throughout the past eight days. The faded two-time NFL rushing champion was not riding with the Cowboys when they took off for Atlanta on Saturday. and was returned to Frisco for what several reports refer to as “disciplinary reasons.” Elliott is a vital member of Dallas’ 3-4 team, which boasts the worst running attack in the league. What then took place? What is the startling secret of Zeke? In Sunday’s game against the Falcons, the team made the
Furthermore, Elliott did not respond well to the news of the relocation, so the team decided that he would not only be inactive versus the Falcons but would also be excluded from the traveling party for “disciplinary reasons.” Dallas has attempted to portray this as a “mutual decision,” but it is a little misleading; while staying at home may have been a “mutual decision,” it was definitely not to leave the proud two-time NFL rushing champion in street clothes. With Jane Slater claiming that Elliott, “according to a number of sources, has been distracted this season,” NFL Network is now adding yet another unpleasant twist. He has skipped three team meetings in addition to his usual tardiness, and Friday’s meeting was the last straw.
Dallas cut Elliott a year ago because of his big deal and his deteriorating play. In a cheap “feel-good” gesture, he was re-signed this spring to a one-year contract worth no more than $3 million. In summary, Elliott desired further playing time. Less was offered by the Cowboys. Perhaps as a result of this “final straw,” Zeke’s employers will no longer be in charge of the squad because the leader did not react as they would have desired.
