Latest Ezekiel Elliott News

Cowboys can't recover from failed fake punt in 3rd straight loss as Prescott faces hamstring injury

Nov. 04, 2024 09:55 AM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Trailing by only four points early in the second half, the Dallas Cowboys failed on a huge gamble — a fake punt from their 38. The play changed the outlook for the Cowboys' comeback attempt the remainder of the game. Less than three minutes later,...

Parsons, Bland are held out with injuries as Cowboys are without Elliott in key test against Falcons

Nov. 03, 2024 12:03 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Running back Ezekiel Elliott is inactive as expected for Dallas in Sunday's game at the Atlanta Falcons, leaving Rico Dowdle and Dalvin Cook to lead the struggling ground game as the Cowboys look to end a two-game losing streak. The Cowboys did not disclose the...

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will miss game at Falcons. Team doesn't say why

Nov. 02, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott won't make the trip to Atlanta and will miss Sunday's game for reasons the team didn't disclose. The announcement Saturday means Elliott will miss a game for the first time in eight seasons over two stints with the...

Cowboys add Dalvin Cook for visit to Niners, trying to boost NFL's worst rushing offense

Oct. 26, 2024 15:42 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are elevating running back Dalvin Cook from the practice squad, adding an option for the NFL's worst rushing offense going into a prime-time meeting with rival San Francisco. Cook signed with the Cowboys late in the preseason but was inactive...

Jared Goff and Lions visit Cowboys with QB coming off record 18-for-18 game

Oct. 11, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

Detroit (3-1) at Dallas (3-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3. Against the spread: Lions 3-1; Cowboys 2-3. Series record: Cowboys lead 19-12. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Lions 20-19 on Dec. 30, 2023,...

Rico Dowdle and Jalen Tolbert are the new names to know in the Cowboys' offense

Oct. 07, 2024 16:02 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Rico Dowdle's migration to the role as lead running back for the Dallas Cowboys has been slow and steady. Jalen Tolbert suddenly found himself in the spotlight with No. 2 receiver Brandin Cooks unavailable because of a knee issue. They are the...

Dak Prescott leads Cowboys to 33-17 romp over Browns in opener after getting new 4-year contract

Sep. 08, 2024 21:52 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Dak Prescott barely had time to celebrate getting the biggest contract in NFL history before learning it came with a price. His Cowboys teammates all want something. “They’re expecting Rolexes,” Prescott joked. "Everybody’s giving me their...

Running back Dalvin Cook set to join Cowboys' practice squad after agreeing to contract

Aug. 28, 2024 16:34 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and running back Dalvin Cook agreed on a contract Wednesday, giving the club another option at a position in flux even with the return of two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott. Cook, who will start his Dallas tenure on the practice squad,...

Cowboys hope for elusive deep playoff run as questions loom on futures of McCarthy, Prescott

Aug. 28, 2024 13:20 PM EDT

DALLAS COWBOYS (12-6) EXPECTATIONS: It's probably a deep playoff run or bust for coach Mike McCarthy, who is in the final year of his contract. The Cowboys haven't even reached an NFC championship game since winning the last of the franchise's five Super Bowl titles during the 1995...

Prescott's time with the Cowboys, Russell Wilson's fading career among the hot QB questions in 2024

Aug. 26, 2024 12:41 PM EDT

Dak Prescott figures to get paid, either by Dallas or another team willing to go north of $50 million per year if the Cowboys let his contract expire after this season. Russell Wilson hasn't been announced as the starter for Pittsburgh's opener in what's shaped up to be the nine-time...