Ezekiel Elliott Donates $100K to Salvation Army After Signing Mega Contract

The Ezekiel Elliott contract extension drama reached its conclusion on Wednesday, as the Dallas Cowboys signed the running back for $90 million over six years with $50 million guaranteed.

Elliott's new deal became official on Thursday, as the Cowboys held a press conference with credentialed media in attendance. With that much money heading his way, Elliott decided to use it for good, announcing he will donate $100,000 to the Salvation Army.

"In my time here in Dallas, I've formed a really good relationship with the Salvation Army," said Elliott, via TMZ.com. "And, I wanted to pledge $100,000 to help them build their new facility to help support the people of need in Dallas."

Elliott has created a bond with the charitable organization dating all the way back to his rookie season in 2016. During that season's Thanksgiving game, Elliott ran for a touchdown, and jumped inside the Salvation Army kettle located outside the end zone.

The good will didn't end there, as the Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones stepped into the fray. Jones revealed a brand new "Zeke Who? That's Who!" t-shirt, a play on the owner's comments during the running back's holdout. The apparel will be made available in the team's pro shop, with all proceeds going to the Salvation Army.

Elliott and the Cowboys turned the corner after their contentious contract negotiations, and have turned their attention to helping a great cause like the Salvation Army.