The Dallas Cowboys brought back Ezekiel Elliott after he became a free agent again this offseason.
They saw a need for him at the running back position and agreed to a one-year deal for him to return.
Even though he’s a bit older now, Cowboys Vice President of Player Personnel Will McClay thinks he can still be a starter in this league.
“Zeke’s a winning, starting running back in the league. You turn on the tape, you saw him do things, running power gap scheme, running inside/outside zones, helping in pass protection. All those things to show that the ability was still there,” McClay said.
“And then adding him to this roster, it adds a guy, No. 1 that loves football, that wants to win here, wants to be here, and adds something to the roster from a leadership standpoint, as well as his ability to play.”
Elliott appeared in all 17 games for the New England Patriots, finishing with 184 carries for 642 yards and three touchdowns.
He’s rushed for at least 1,000 yards in a season four times, most recently in 2021.
He’ll now join a running back room that features Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, and Royce Freeman.