Ezekiel Elliott, a former Dallas Cowboys running back, was released by the team due to salary cap issues and declining performances
. After the end of the 2022 NFL season, the Cowboys parted ways with Elliott, who had been with the team since 2016
. He played in 15 games in 2022, setting career lows in touches (248), receiving yards (92), rushing yards (876), yards per attempt (3.8), and yards after contact (634)
. Elliott signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots in August, joining the team at a team-friendly one-year, $3 million rate, plus potential incentives
. He is currently listed as the No. 2 running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson
. Elliott has expressed his excitement to play against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, in Week 4
