Cowboys Bring Back Elliott to Bolster Running Game After NFL Draft Snub

Here is a complete rewrite: The Dallas Cowboys are set to welcome back former star running back Ezekiel Elliott for another season after agreeing on terms with him pending his physical examination, according to reports by NFL Network analysts Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. In January, the team released Elliott following a 2022 campaign that saw them struggle in their ground game. The running back then signed with the New England Patriots last year but failed to impress as he recorded just 642 rushing yards at an average of 3.5 yards per carry. With Tony Pollard having departed for the Tennessee Titans during this offseason, Elliott’s return will help fill a void in Dallas’ backfield following their decision not to select any running backs during April’s NFL Draft. The Cowboys now have seven players competing at that position, with newly-signed Royce Freeman, Rico Dowdle and others battling it out for a roster spot behind Elliott who has been in Dallas since being picked fourth overall by the franchise back in 2016’s NFL Draft. The former Ohio State standout is now third on their all-time list of rushers behind legends Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett.