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Cowboys Cut Ezekiel Elliott Before Commanders Game

The Washington Commanders won't face Ezekiel Elliott this week against the Dallas Cowboys.
Jeremy Brener|
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) works out before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) works out before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are getting ready to face off against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18, but their opponent is looking a little bit different going into the game.

According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Cowboys are releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott, per his request.

Elliott, a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, played seven seasons for the Cowboys before signing with the New England Patriots last year. In 2024, he returned to the Cowboys, but has been a backup to Rico Dowdle all season long.

Now, just a week before the start of the playoffs, Elliott is looking to be released in order to sign with a playoff contender as a depth piece.

Elliott has logged 74 carries for 226 yards and three touchdowns for the Cowboys this season.

With Elliott no longer on the team, Dowdle will have a chance to earn more carries alongside Deuce Vaughn. That could change how the Commanders prepare to face off against the Cowboys.

Kickoff between the Commanders and Cowboys is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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