The Dallas Cowboys and free agent operating again Ezekiel Elliott have mutual curiosity in a reunion, sources inform ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Whereas a deal between Elliott and his former membership has not been reached, either side are open to it, sources added.
Dallas likes the way in which Elliott completed the 2023 season in New England, the place he performed in all 17 regular-season video games and noticed a big enhance in workload within the closing 5 weeks of the 12 months after prime rusher Rhamondre Stevenson was sidelined with a high-ankle sprain.
Elliott, who turns 29 on July 22, had waited till August final season earlier than signing a one-year cope with the Patriots value $3 million. He spent the primary seven years of his profession with the Cowboys earlier than being launched final March.
Elliott performed 51% of the offensive snaps and — operating behind a mix-and-match offensive line — completed with a team-high 642 yards on 184 carries (3.5 yards per carry) with three touchdowns. He added a team-high 51 receptions for 313 yards (6.1 yards per catch) and two touchdowns.
The 6-foot, 226-pound Elliott was chosen fourth total within the 2016 draft by the Cowboys. Elliott led the NFL in dashing in two of his first three seasons (1,631 yards in 2016, 1,434 yards in 2018). A 3-time Professional Bowl choice, he has rushed for 8,904 yards and 71 touchdowns in his profession. He additionally has 356 catches for two,649 yards and 14 touchdowns.
ESPN’s Mike Reiss contributed to this report.
