The Dallas Cowboys workhorse, the engine of the train and the stir of the drink has been Ezekiel Elliott for the most part of his four-year career. The running back has had two rough games in a row, but the confidence in him hasn’t wavered.
Ahead of the Week 4 contest against the Cleveland Browns (2-1) and trying to get their season back on the right foot, head coach Mike McCarthy has named Elliott the offensive captain for the game. Defensive tackle Dontari Poe and defensive end Dorance Armstrong have been named the other two captains for the week.
Cowboys captains for today’s game w/ Cleveland.
Ezekiel Elliott
Dontari Poe
Dorance Armstrong— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) October 4, 2020
Armstrong plays on all four special teams units in addition to being in the rotation on defense.
Elliott, despite his fumbles, drops and pass protection errors over the last two weeks, has still gained over 300 total yards and scored four touchdowns so far this season. Poe, signed in the offseason to plug a hole in the run defense, continues to try and find his way in Mike Nolan’s multiple defense.
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