It is highly likely that Ezekiel Elliott will return to the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. On NFL Live on Monday, ESPN NFL expert Adam Schefter discussed the possibility of a reunion between the Cowboys and the seasoned running back.
“Jeremy Fowler said over the weekend that there might be interest in a reunion between Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys,” Schefter said. Consider this: Ezekiel Elliott needs a team, and the Dallas Cowboys are the only team that makes more sense.
Ezekiel Elliott is the only running back that makes more sense for the Dallas Cowboys, who still need a running back. As Jeremy noted, there appears to be some shared interest between the two parties.
The running back market in free agency has reportedly “calmed down,” according to Schefter, and teams like the Cowboys are now “looking for value.” After being cut by the Cowboys, Elliott inked a one-year deal with the New England Patriots in the previous season. Elliott ran for 642 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games, five of which he started, during his one season with the Patriots.
Tony Pollard led the Cowboys in rushing last season with 1,005 yards and six touchdowns. March marked the expiration of his contract, therefore he committing to the Tennessee Titans for three years. Running back Rico Dowdle, who carried for 391 yards and two touchdowns in 2023, was re-signed by the team for a one-year contract.
Elliott may not be the same performer he once was, but the Cowboys offense and quarterback Dak Prescott will benefit from having him in the running back room. However, considering what one NFL insider said about the Cowboys, Elliott won’t be enough.
They still need help at receiver, defensive tackle, running back, center, and left tackle. It was unexpected that they did not pursue Derrick Henry or AJ Dillon, even if a large portion of their money will be focused on contract extensions for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons, according to ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum. They should be commended for their excellent drafting and perseverance in the past, but they’ll require an almost flawless pick this time to meet all of their requirements.
Dallas won the NFC East and concluded the 2023 season with a 12-5 record. The team hasn’t made it to the Super Bowl since winning it all in the 1995 campaign, though, as they were defeated by the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card stage of the playoffs.
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