Plus, check out his updated ranking of the top 15 RBs right now. [25] He ended his collegiate career with 149 yards and four touchdowns in a Fiesta Bowl win over Notre Dame. Ezekiel Elijah Elliott (born July 22, 1995), nicknamed "Zeke", is an American football running back who is a free agent. Some of that blame falls on his offensive line, but we can all agree Elliott has failed in his goal of carrying the Cowboys to victory. [84] Elliott returned in Week 16 during a must-win situation against the Seattle Seahawks, where he rushed for 97 yards on 24 carries. I think its definitely something I needed to work on, Elliott said. I could be mistaken. In the past six games, Elliott has averaged 40.6 yards a game, has not topped 51 yards and has had two carries of 10 or more . [111] In the next game against the Washington Redskins, Elliott rushed 23 times for 111 yards and a touchdown in a 3121 road victory. In the 2015 Sugar Bowl against #1 Alabama, Elliott ran for 230 yards on 20 carries in a hard-fought 4235 win where he was named the Offensive Player of the Game. I just made sure I didnt leave any doubt out there that I didnt do as much as I needed to do.. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. NFL Network's Judy Battista: Running back Ezekiel Elliott currently has 'a wish list of teams' he'd like to join. [132] After the game, it was revealed that Elliott was playing with a partially torn PCL, which he suffered in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers. Plus, just how far did Pollard climb in MJD's RB rankings after his big Week 11 outing? I think the hardest part about last year is you feel like you let your teammates down. 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A non-verified account seemingly belonging to Elliotts mother, Dawn, tweeted an inappropriate comment in defense of her son. The Cowboys' baton has been passed to Tony Pollard, who broke out for his first 1,000-yard campaign and made the Pro Bowl. [128], Elliott finished the 2020 season with 979 rushing yards and six touchdowns to go along with 52 receptions for 338 yards and two touchdowns. Elliott posted a series . All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Elliott, who was designated as a post-June 1 cut, meaning the Cowboys soon gain $10.9 million in cap room, continues to be a discussion item among teammates in regard to the idea that he might return to The Star. Elliott played the opener without right guard Zack Martin, who missed the game for COVID-19 reasons, and against an excellent Buccaneers front seven. Elliott has continued to play even as his effectiveness has waned. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Zeke Hopeful To Play Thursday Despite Injury. The veteran running back tested positive for COVID-19 in the summer of 2020. Ezekiel Elliott has never won a Super Bowl. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about running back Ezekiel Elliott on ESPN. [21], In 2015, Elliott began the season by rushing for over 100 yards in 10 straight wins, including 274 against Indiana on October 3 (the second most all-time by an Ohio State player). It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ezekiel Elliott, at lowest weight since college has something to prove. Ezekiel Elliott (knee; questionable) is officially active for the Cowboys' Week 11 game against the Vikings. His cuts, just how explosive he is," Prescott said. The veteran running back had a season-high 105 rushing yards in a Week 16 victory over the Eagles last year. However, the Cowboys require more from a player who is in the third season of a six-year, $90 million contract. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Elliott was born in Alton, Illinois, to a mother and father who were both athletes in college. Our understanding is that the two-time NFL rushing champion Elliott has yet to be contacted by any NFL teams, though we did assume interest could accelerate after this week's NFL Draft. Meanwhile, the Cowboys seem to be having a tough time turning the page, with a $10 million commitment to Tony Pollard and continued discussion now about a Zeke reunion. [66], On August 11, 2017, the NFL suspended Elliott for the first six games of the 2017 season for violating the personal conduct policy. Ezekiel Elliott took part in very little in either the NFL combine or the pro day with most of his stats registered as not completed. [78] The following day, the NFLPA filed an emergency motion for the injunction. Ezekiel Elliott is 27 years old. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [70], In the season-opener against the New York Giants on NBC Sunday Night Football, Elliott rushed for 104 yards on 24 attempts as the Cowboys won by a score of 193. Alas, Elliott didnt have much to smile about on the flight home. The Cowboys play against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 before hosting the rival Philadelphia Eagles onMonday Night Footballlater this month. And one of the Cowboy rookie's biggest supporters . The Cincinnati Bengals seem to be set despite running back Ezekiel Elliott being available. Put it all together and Zeke wasn't destined to be a $15 million running back anymore. However, as his production has declined during the 2021 . During the game, Elliott reached 1,000 rushing yards on the season. In terms of his helping out bring joy to young pediatric cancer patients, Zeke should feel great. As his mother and a practice squad safety just proved, things keep getting worse for the three-time Pro Bowl selection. 2:58 PM on Mar 15, 2023 CDT. In that game, Elliott rushed 23 times for 139 yards in the 3718 road victory. Dallas Cowboys fans are suddenly feeling more optimistic about a return to form next season for star running back Ezekiel Elliot. The Cowboys lost, 2112, and were eliminated from playoff contention. I feel good where I am.. Still, theres a major difference between being unable to pick up yardage because of Vita Vea, the Buccaneers imposing defensive tackle, and running into issues (pun only somewhat intended) against safety Andrew Adams. He was previously a senior editor on the magazine, and also spent two years as the managing editor of Vice Medias health vertical. The Cowboys reached an agreement Wednesday morning on a contract extension with running back Ezekiel Elliott to end his 40-day holdout, according to sources. Yet it was the former UConn Huskie who stuffed Elliott for a one-yard loss on 3rd-and-2 at the Buccaneers' 2-yard line. [41][42][43][44], On May 18, 2016, Elliott signed his four-year rookie contract reportedly worth $24.9 million with a $16.3 million signing bonus. Considering the team lost by . [11] He played in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. [74][75] On October 18, Elliott was granted a temporary restraining order, meaning that he would not have to serve his suspension from that point, allowing him to play in Week 7. NFL Network's Jane Slater: Dallas Cowboys fans would be 'outraged' if team passed on drafting Texas Longhorns running back prospect Bijan Robinson. So far, which teams have made the biggest moves -- and non-moves -- in NFL free agency? Robert Griffin III Potentially Envisions a Terrifying Next Home for Ezekiel Elliott if the Cowboys Are Willing to Start Over. In addition to the yearly awards, he was also named Big Ten Player of the Week twice during the 2015 season for his performances in Week 5 against Indiana, and in Week 13 against Michigan. Likewise, under the terms of the deal, Elliott earned . Now he needs an NFL team to be that attracted to him. I got a lot to prove. [39] He was the first running back selected in the draft that year. [122], During the season-opening 2017 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on NBC Sunday Night Football, Elliott rushed 22 times for 96 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 31 yards and a touchdown. Elliott, as he awaits an invitation to sign with a new team, is working out with trusted trainer Josh Hicks and the video is up and running on social media. Its definitely something I needed to improve, so I went and got in the lab and got better.. [27] He was second in career rushing yards with 3,961 and yards per game with 101.6 (both behind only Archie Griffin), had the second and third most rushing yards in a season, and five of the top 20 rushing yards in a game. [51][52], After the ninth game of the 2016 season, he became the second Cowboys rookie to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season, after Tony Dorsett achieved the mark in 1977. The hard work seems to be translating onto the field, too: In an interview with The Athletic, Elliott's trainer Josh Hicks told reporter Jon Machota that Elliott is looking "way quicker, way more elusive, more fluent than ever. [57][58], Elliott finished his rookie year as the NFL's top rusher with 1,631 yards, which was the 47th best season all-time, the third most by a rookie (behind Eric Dickerson's 1,808 in 1983 and George Rogers' 1,674 in 1981), and the youngest player to reach 1,600 yards. Bijan Robinson Works Out With Micah Parsons, Frisco training center with luminaries like Ja'Marr Chase of the Bengals present. Yesterday, the 25-year-old three-time Pro Bowler .css-16acfp5{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.125rem;text-decoration-color:#d2232e;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-16acfp5:hover{color:#000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;background-color:yellow;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}shared a series of new shirtless photographs and videos to his Instagram revealing his jacked physique. [51] During a Week 11 2717 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Elliott rushed for 97 yards and passed Tony Dorsett's Cowboys rookie rushing record on his second carry.