Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett expects running back Ezekiel Elliott to report to training camp and is not anticipating a holdout, as Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News tweets.
It’s uncertain whether Garrett has any inside information or if this is just coach-speak. In any event, Elliott’s reporting would be a welcome development for the Cowboys, who are contemplating a future without Elliott but who obviously want Zeke to be a focal point of their offense for at least 2019. Elliott, for his part, must report to camp by August 6 in order to earn an accrued season towards free agency.
A report last week indicated that Elliott was considering a holdout, and although we heard at the time that the situation could go sideways in a hurry, we also heard that the relationship between player and team had not yet become strained and that the two sides were still working towards an agreement. However, another report on Saturday suggested that Elliott was planning to leave the country this week, and it’s unclear how long he was planning on being away.
It’s also unclear if Dallas and Elliott’s camp have made any progress towards an extension. The Cowboys do not seem to be close to striking a long-term pact with any of their extension-eligible standouts, but if Elliott does report, at least they could avoid a little drama.
He doesn’t have nearly as much leverage as other players considering his frequent off field issues and Jones’ tolerance for it, and he and the Cowboys both know it. They will get a contract signed but it will come at a discount more than likely.
Let him walk. The offensive line makes him great…..
Yeah right
Agreed
He’s under contract for two more years. Two years and he’s pulling this crap. Not only that, he’s been under investigation or suspended for much of his contract. I’d trade him immediately to some idiot GM for a first rounder plus.
Don’t hold your breathe. That O-line might be a giant factor in 21’s successes but Zeke is a bigger factor in Dak’s and that entire offense success. He’s not worth the money its gonna take to keep him but you can bet your bottom dollar Jerry will give him his bag. Bell and the dropping of the ball by PIT gave Elliot all the leverage he needs to pull this off
Where is Kevin Costner when you need him?
Yes I would trade him to the Bengals and see how good he is running behind that offensive line.
Boss makes a dollar. Players make a dime. They absolutely should poop on company time.
“It’s uncertain whether Garrett has any inside information”
I doubt it. He probably follows PFR every day like the rest of us to find out what is going on around the league.