The Ezekiel Elliott era has ended for a second time in Dallas after the Cowboys waived the running back ahead of Week 18.
Per NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Cowboys are releasing Elliot ahead of their final game of the 2024 campaign. According to Anderson, Elliot requested to be released from the Cowboys.
Breaking: I’m told the #Cowboys are releasing RB Ezekiel Elliott, per source. I’m also told Elliott requested his release.@BovadaOfficial pic.twitter.com/y09ZdUX6er
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) December 31, 2024
🚨 Confirmed:
For the second time in exactly 21 months, the #Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott are parting ways — the team releasing him (per his request) ahead of the finale vs. Commanders.
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) December 31, 2024
Elliott had 74 carries for 226 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games this season with the team that drafted him fourth overall in the 2016 NFL draft.
If Elliott clears waivers, he can join a playoff team for the postseason run.