On the day of the NFL Draft, Jerry Jones may be planning a move that could result in the return of a former household name.
Free agency has been a whirlwind, and Dallas Cowboys fans may have felt like it didn’t even exist with their lack of action.
America’s Team has only added two outside free agents to its roster, and many familiar faces have left.
Linebacker Erik Kendricks and running back Royce Freeman agreed to terms with the Cowboys’ reduced roster.
Cowboys plan to bolster their roster with rookie starters
Today is the day when the Cowboys will attempt to salvage their offseason.
All roads have led to the NFL Draft, which the Joneses have said is the primary way to create their roster.
Cheaper rookies can help balance the books because key players’ lucrative contracts are expected to take a lot of cap space.
Last month, Dallas Cowboys reporter Michael Gehlken wrote on X that the possibility of Ezekiel Elliott returning was worth monitoring.
Elliot could now be in talks with the Cowboys’ front management about a contract that would bring him home.
Ezekiel Elliott could return home after a season away.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport said that the Cowboys have initiated contact with their former superstar and his agency.
Furthermore, the article stated that while no agreement had been reached, both parties were in negotiations.
If the three-time Pro Bowler returns to Dallas, he will join a depleted rushing core.
Furthermore, Elliott and Freeman are mostly short-yardage and goal-to-go rushers.
Elliott still has life in his legs and might act as a mentor to a rookie.
The NFL’s leading rusher in 2016 took on additional responsibility with the New England Patriots at the end of the 2023 season.
Following the injury of starter Rhamondre Stevenson in week 14, the 28-year-old carried for 140 scrimmage yards and scored.
As demonstrated in 2023, the former Cowboy still has legs in the tank.
If he joins, he would push Freeman to third-string and be paired with the rookie the team is anticipated to draft.
The Cowboys are ‘zeroed in on’ Texas rusher Johnathon Brooks, and Elliott might be an ideal mentor.
Nonetheless, progressive discussions will be put on hold until after the draft.
