On Thursday, the Fifth Circuit of Appeals ruled in favor of the NFL, putting Ezekiel Elliott‘s six-game suspension into effect starting with Dallas’ post-bye return in Week 7. At least, that’s how it seems right now. If we’ve learned anything from monitoring the Elliott saga, it’s that nothing is over until it’s over.
In the aftermath of the decision, Elliott’s attorney said the running back’s camp is “exploring all..legal options” with a decision on the matter to come in “a couple of days.” While it seems like Elliott will be out of action until the Nov. 30 game against the Redskins, it’s still possible that the judicial system could help erase his ban or at least kick the can down the road until 2018.
We’ll keep track of the latest on Elliott here with the latest news up top:
- The NFLPA will be filing a petition for rehearing with the Fifth Circuit in the Elliott case (via lawyer Daniel Wallach on Twitter). Because the NFL’s latest legal victory came with a 2-1 vote and not a unanimous one, the union’s legal team may feel that it has a real chance of swinging things back in the other direction.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sounds like he’s going to continue his fight against Roger Goodell and the league office. “This was a setback yesterday,” he told 105.3 The Fan (Twitter link) “There’s still more to come.” He added that he does not feel the suspension was done in a “fair way,” (Twitter link). With the backing of the NFLPA plus the deep pockets of Jones, Elliott certainly has the resources to take his fight to the highest courts, provided that they will hear his case.
I just don’t get it. You have the NFLPA and the owners that agreed to a contract that gave Goodell the power he has used. It’s one thing for players to appeal but owners to start complaining is another
But the initial arbitration hearings ended in no suspension should be given even though Goodell is currently handing out a suspension. That’s the hang up.
I guess Jerry will take a stand when it comes to the anthem but when it comes to his players being abusive it’s another story. And before anyone says anything about convictions you should all know by now that domestic abuse and violence come in more than just physical harm.
Well said!
Yes, who cares that the accuser has told one lie after another and is a blackmailer.
Evidence?
The entire Cowboys team should refuse to play. Make a stand for league. Yeah, they take a loss, but if they really want to protest, it’s worth it.