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Buckeyes Ezekiel Elliott's Free Agency Prospects Will Be 'Humbling', says Executive

Despite his past success, former Ohio State Buckeyes star Ezekiel Elliott might be humbled by his available opportunities going forward.

Matt Galatzan

Former Ohio State Buckeyes great Ezekiel Elliott was released by the Dallas Cowboys last week, after seven seasons, three Pro Bowls, two NFL All-Pro nods, and two rushing titles. 

Still, according to reports, it appears that Elliott might find it hard to locate a new home for the 2023 season. 

In fact, in a recent article from Cowboys insider Jori Epstein, multiple sources indicated to Epstein that Elliott's prospects could end up being very 'humbling'.

“I Think teams are mostly paying for the name,” One NFL executive told Epstein. “I think the open market will be humbling for him.”

That type of comment may seem hard to believe about a running back who has, in his seven years in Dallas, rushed for over 1,000 yards in three of those seasons. While, in two of those seasons, finishing just shy at 983 yards (2017) and 979 Yards (2020).

And in both of those seasons, Elliott did not play a full season, missing six games in 2017 and one game in 2020. 

However, even with that type of production in mind, another NFL scout also echoed the sentiments of a tough market for Elliott. 

“The (running back) market is pretty unforgiving, particularly this free agency,” the scout told Epstein, “he's still young 'enough' with a history of production to land an opportunity/role somewhere. And I don't think anyone can deny his toughness.”

One way or another, Elliott will eventually find a new NFL home. 

His talent on the field, and his leadership qualities inside the locker room, are both too hard to ignore for that not to happen. 

Unfortunately, it appears as though it might not come at the price point he has earned or that he expects.  

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MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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