After spending seven years with the Dallas Cowboys, Ezekiel Elliott was released by the Texas team before the 2023 season began. However, the now New England Patriots running back will face his former team in Week 4 and, in In an interview with the Dallas Morning News, the 28-year-old athlete stated that he doesn’t know what to expect from his first game at AT&T Stadium in a uniform other than that of the Cowboys.
“I don’t know what to expect, it’s definitely going to be strange being in a different uniform, in a different locker room, but I think it’s going to be a good experience,” Elliott said. “Dallas is definitely my home.”
‘Zeke’ played 103 games for the Cowboys in seven seasons and during that period he accumulated 8,262 yards and 68 rushing touchdowns after 1,881 runs along with 2,336 yards and 12 scores after 305 receptions. Additionally, his time in Dallas included three trips to the Pro Bowl and a first-team NFL All-Pro nomination.
The Cowboys’ decision to part ways with Elliott was influenced by the great performance of Tony Pollard in recent seasons. Between 2021 and 2022, the University of Memphis graduate totaled 1,726 yards and 11 rushing TDs.
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Now, Elliott’s job is to be Rhamondre Stevenson’s backup in New England. In the first three games with the Pats, the RB2 has generated 143 yards from scrimmage, has yet to visit the end zone and suffered a fumble in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
2023-09-28 21:17:02
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