Earlier this week, a report named both Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook as running backs interested in a deal with the Cowboys. In the case of the former, that feeling appears to be mutual. 
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Elliott and the Cowboys “have mutual interest in a reunion.” The former No. 4 pick began his career in Dallas, spending seven years with the team. Over the early portion of that span, he was one of the league’s dominant running backs; Elliott led the NFL in rushing in 2016 and ’19, and he earned three Pro Bowl invites in the first four years of his career.
Over time, though, the Ohio State product saw his efficiency begin to wane. The emergence of Tony Pollard led to a backfield committee, with Elliott serving as a short-yardage option toward the end of his Dallas tenure. Last offseason, he was released in a move which came as little surprise (although talk of a reduced deal was prevalent during the offseason, an agreement in that regard never came close to fruition).
Elliott ultimately joined the Patriots on an incentive-laden one-year deal. The 28-year-old posted a career-worst 3.5 yards per carry average in New England, a figure which resulted in a new personal low in rushing production (642 yards). He did post a team-leading 51 receptions, though, showcasing his continued ability as a pass-catching option out of the backfield.
Dallas kept Pollard on the franchise tag for 2023, and he was among the many running backs who found a new home very early in free agency this offseason. While the Cowboys have since re-signed Rico Dowdle, the team is in need of a backfield addition either in the secondary wave of free agency or next month’s draft. Elliott would fit the bill as a familiar and experienced back alongside Dowdle and 2023 sixth-rounder Deuce Vaughn, though other options will be available (particularly with respect to rookies next month).
No other teams have been connected to Elliott so far, a sign of his market value coming off a down season in New England. His age and declining production will certainly hurt the value of his next contract, but it would certainly be noteworthy if it came from the Cowboys.
Darius Jackson was the other RB the Cowboys drafted in 2016. He hasn’t been worn down to the extent Zeke has so might as well give him a look too.
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LMAO!!! WTG Jerry bring back Zeke
All in.
The guy is cooked! Zeke was a great RB back in the day and ran for some tough yards, but it’s been over for a couple years. I’d rather take a shot with Cook!
Just draft one in round 1 of the draft and feed him the rock. Dowdle can’t be your RB1.
Zeke and Cook are nothing more than damaged goods now.
I hear what you are saying but DAL should wait until Round 2 to draft a RB. Round 1 they can draft an O-linemen or a young WR. There are going to be good RB options at pick 56.
Trey Benson
Blake Corum
Jonathon Brooks
Jaylen Wright
Braelon Allen
Zeke actually looked good for the Patriots last year. Even Rhamondre had a bad year with the poor OL and QB play. He’s not a lead back anymore but he can still give you 12/13 productive touches a game with physicality.
Hahahahahaha
Oops there goes another missed Super Bowl
Been there, done that. Coming off worst avg per carry and lowest total yards of career and now a yr older … got ALOTA wear n tear on that body. Once 30yr old RBs hit the wall they hit the wall. U mean to tell me they can’t pick-up some young hungry fresh RBs late in the draft and pay alot less for their services ? Jerry’s living in the past, might as well sign Emmitt if goal is to travel down memory lane.