Cowboys release RB Ezekiel Elliott
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 29: Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 7-41 at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Lef
FRISCO, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys' reunion with Ezekiel Elliott has reached an unceremonious end.
What We Know: The Cowboys released Elliott on Tuesday ahead of the Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders.
Reports say Elliott requested his release in hopes of landing with a playoff contender for the rest of the season.
In 15 games with Dallas this season, Elliott ran for 226 yards on 3.1 yards per attempt. Both were career lows.
The former first-round pick was also deactivated for a game against the Falcons due to disciplinary reasons.
Elliott resigned with the Cowboys on a one-year deal this offseason after spending 2023 with the New England Patriots.
What They're Saying: Dallas Cowboys Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones released a statement shortly after Elliott's release.
"Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible, we are releasing him from the Cowboys roster today. As I have said many times previously, Zeke’s impact as one of the greatest to ever play with the Star on their helmet will never change and is etched in our record books and history forever. We thank him, love him and wish him the absolute best."
What's Next: Elliott would have to clear waivers before signing with a new team.