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The Dallas Cowboys have some selections to make with their working backs this offseason. Maybe they discover a technique to maintain each Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott, possibly Zeke is launched whereas Pollard is re-signed, or possibly Dallas strikes on from each.
On Friday, NFL Media reported that if the 2 sides can’t attain a deal by the Tuesday deadline, the Cowboys will place the franchise tag on Pollard. It seems like he can be on the Cowboys’ roster in 2023, however what about Elliott? On Friday, Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones mentioned he desires Zeke on roster, and he believes the crew can discover a approach financially to maintain each backs, per The Athletic.
Elliott signed a six-year extension price greater than $90 million previous to the 2019 season. He is scheduled to make $10.9 million in 2023 on a $16.72 million cap quantity, and has the second-largest cap hit for a working again in 2023. There’s a possible out within the deal this offseason that may save Dallas $10.9M if Elliott was launched with a post-June 1 designation, however Zeke has reportedly mentioned he is open to taking a pay lower to stick with the Cowboys.
Last season was most likely the worst of Elliott’s profession. Among the 22 NFL gamers to document 200 rushes, Elliott ranked final or tied for final in yards per rush (3.8), share of 10-yard rushes (7.4%) and tackles averted (32). Pollard however ranked first within the NFL in yards per contact (5.9).
