The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly re-signing running back Ezekiel Elliott, and the move has fans posting so many Jerry Jones jokes.
Jerry Jones is doing Jerry Jones things — again. After missing out on Derrick Henry in free agency, many thought Dallas might draft a running back during the 2024 NFL Draft. But, in a shocking turn of events, they did not. (So much for being “all in!”)
Instead, they got their old thing back and re-signed Zeke Elliott to the roster. Per Tom Pelissero, the move has been in the works since late last week, and Elliott will join a crowded running back room that includes Deuce Vaughn and five other backs.
Reunion: Three-time Pro Bowl RB Ezekiel Elliott agreed to terms with the #Cowboys pending physical, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
With Tony Pollard gone and Elliott coming off a strong finish to his lone season in New England, it’s time to Feed Zeke again in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/AvIGnUjYxM
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2024
He’s back: The #Cowboys have agreed to terms with their former star RB Ezekiel Elliott, per me and @TomPelissero, as the ex-rushing champ now gives Dallas a proven weapon in the backfield.
The two sides met in person on Wednesday, and pending physical, it’s happening. pic.twitter.com/KdsjafBUao
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 29, 2024
As you might suspect, football fans have a lot to say, and they have started by roasting Jerry Jones’ handling of the team.
Here are some of the best responses we’ve found:
Jerrah doing his thing. Everything is bigger in Texas https://t.co/UO2xV03aEo pic.twitter.com/xb9EDDYZXC
— Stew (@icecoldstew) April 29, 2024
All in https://t.co/51YqKKaxSC pic.twitter.com/1EqtO3B0PX
— A-Stop (@CallmeAstop) April 29, 2024
Jerry Jones when realizing he needed Zeke back home at RB: https://t.co/b14fCU3Igm pic.twitter.com/xwFpOWVtLS
— Erik Duerrwaechter (@EDuerrwaechter) April 29, 2024
Cowboys: “We’ll go out into the market and get ourselves a RB” pic.twitter.com/5lQNFJldq7
— LeatherBrainz (@leatherbrainz) April 29, 2024
The Eagles get Saquon and Jerry Jones counters with Ezekiel. Lol. https://t.co/hEGBmqaxri pic.twitter.com/VwKBEcOszr
— Ducis Rodgers (@duciswild) April 29, 2024
Finally addressed the backfield https://t.co/KuTY9xpkXH pic.twitter.com/X9XYEBlULw
— hops | hoops (@HopsHoops) April 29, 2024
Jerry Jones explaining why he’s actively tanking the Cowboys
pic.twitter.com/fQ3j5g6mij https://t.co/TAohdWHp42
— GPOgiants (Malik Nabers enthusiast) (@GPOGiants1999) April 29, 2024
Signing Zeke Elliott 2024 🤣 pic.twitter.com/MIamYgoXMl
— YouTuber: Eagle AL (@kb_973) April 29, 2024