Dallas Cowboys Release Running Back Ezekiel Elliott

‘We thank him, love him, and wish him the absolute best,’ Cowboys’ owner, president, and GM Jerry Jones said of Elliott.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates running the ball for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 14, 2021. Michael Ainsworth/AP

In a move that may be surprising, the Dallas Cowboys released Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday.

Team owner, president, and GM Jerry Jones announced the move, noting that he did so in the hopes that Elliott could sign with a playoff contender before the postseason starts.