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Cowboys Cut Ezekiel Elliott Before Commanders Game

The Washington Commanders won't face Ezekiel Elliott this week against the Dallas Cowboys.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) works out before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) works out before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images / Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are getting ready to face off against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18, but their opponent is looking a little bit different going into the game.

According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Cowboys are releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott, per his request.

Elliott, a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, played seven seasons for the Cowboys before signing with the New England Patriots last year. In 2024, he returned to the Cowboys, but has been a backup to Rico Dowdle all season long.

Now, just a week before the start of the playoffs, Elliott is looking to be released in order to sign with a playoff contender as a depth piece.

Elliott has logged 74 carries for 226 yards and three touchdowns for the Cowboys this season.

With Elliott no longer on the team, Dowdle will have a chance to earn more carries alongside Deuce Vaughn. That could change how the Commanders prepare to face off against the Cowboys.

Kickoff between the Commanders and Cowboys is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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