{"id":79515,"date":"2024-12-31T15:40:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T21:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/ezekiel-elliott-requests-release-from-dallas-cowboys-new-details-emerge\/"},"modified":"2024-12-31T15:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T21:40:33","slug":"ezekiel-elliott-requests-release-from-dallas-cowboys-new-details-emerge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/ezekiel-elliott-requests-release-from-dallas-cowboys-new-details-emerge\/","title":{"rendered":"Ezekiel Elliott requests release from Dallas Cowboys: New details emerge"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys waived running back Ezekiel Elliott<\/a><\/strong>, and an NFL insider explained why they made the move. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network<\/a>, the Cowboys wanted to provide Elliott a chance to sign with a team that is heading to the playoffs. If Elliott clears waivers, he will be a free agent and can sign with any team he wants. <\/p>\n

Elliott signed with the Cowboys during the offseason after spending time with the New England Patriots in 2023. In 15 games this year, the former Ohio State Buckeyes<\/a> star rushed for 226 yards and three touchdowns on 74 carries. <\/p>\n

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This is Elliott\u2019s second stint with the Cowboys as he was first with the team from 2016 to 2022. During that time, Elliott rushed for over 1,000 yards four times, was named to the Pro Bowl three times, and was selected to the All-Pro Team twice.<\/p>\n

Ezekiel Elliott talks about role with the Cowboys this season<\/h2>\n

In July, Elliott expressed his excitement about being back with the Cowboys. \u201cRight now, the focus is having as much fun as I can,\u201d Elliott said, per the Cowboys\u2019 official website. <\/a>\u201cI don\u2019t know how many more of these I\u2019m going to have. And just take advantage of being here, living in the moment\u2026It\u2019s fun being here. The shelf life of NFL players is three years. Every snap, every year, one more year I get is a blessing. And I mean, just being out here with these guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elliott added: \u201cJust me kind of transforming from more of a lead-by-example to becoming more of a vocal leader. \u201cFrom 2016 to now, I\u2019ve played 100 games, 1500 more touches, however many more touchdowns and yards. I have a lot more experience, I have a lot more to offer\u2026doing whatever I can to help bring these younger guys along.\u201d<\/p>\n

In October, Elliott talked about not being the featured back for the Cowboys. \u201cIt is definitely a little different, but I mean just to keep my head down, continue to work. Hopefully, my opportunity comes,\u201d he said<\/a>. \u201cJust kind of letting it play itself out. Honestly, I\u2019ve been focused on being a good teammate. I\u2019ve been focusing on continuing to help lead this team. Not really so much making it about me, just making it about this football team, to win football games.\u201d<\/p>\n

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