Cowboys Seem to Be Preparing for Ezekiel Elliott to Miss Week 1
What in the world is going on with Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys? On Sunday, reports leaked saying the two parties were close to a potential monster extension.
However, with the latest news out of Dallas, it sure seems like the Cowboys and Jerry Jones are preparing to open the season this weekend without Zeke on the gridiron.
As Cowboys prepare for possibility they’’ll start season without RB Ezekiel Elliott, RB Jordan Chunn is expected to be promoted from practice squad, source said. Contract not yet signed, but that’s the plan. Should be done in coming hours.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 2, 2019
RBs: Pollard, Morris, Chunn, FB Olawale
This is not good for Elliott fans. Per Michael Gehlken, the Cowboys will be promoting running back Jordan Chunn ahead of Week 1.
You think they'd be doing that if they thought the superstar running back would be taking the field with Dak Prescott and company? I don't think so, though it could be a bluff by the Cowboys too. After all, it would be easy to cut Chunn and open a spot for Zeke.
A source informed tells me that while talks with #Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott continued late Sunday the deal is still “not close”. When I asked what’s holding it up the answer was the same as last month “everything”.
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) September 2, 2019
Though the team was hopeful a contract agreement could be reached over the weekend, it sure looks like things are getting further and further away from going down.
Being one of the most talented RBs in the league, Elliott wants to be paid top dollar. Will Jones give it to him? At this point, everything sure seems to be up in the air.