Latest On Ezekiel Elliott

UPDATE: Elliott has indeed been suspended for six games.

We’re inching closer to a ruling on Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. When the verdict comes in, the Cowboys might not be very happy with the outcome. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter) notes that under the terms of NFL personal conduct policy, Elliott could be facing potential six-game suspension for allegations of physical violence. Ezekiel Elliott (vertical)

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Several national NFL reporters noted the possibility of a six-game ban on Friday morning and that could indicate a much lengthier suspension than initially anticipated. This could also be an effort by the league office to brace fans for a middle-of-the-road outcome in which Elliott gets, say, a three-game suspension. We won’t know anything for sure until official word comes from 345 Park Avenue, but the Friday morning rumblings are not promising for the Cowboys.

Needless to say, a suspension of any length would put the Cowboys’ offense at a severe disadvantage. Elliott, 22, ran for a league-leading 1,631 yards off of 322 carries last year with 15 touchdowns. He supplemented that incredible stat line with 32 catches for 363 yards and one score.

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