Cowboys Signing Ezekiel Elliott? 'Mutual Interest' In Reunion with Dak Prescott & Dallas

With a glaring need at running back, the Dallas Cowboys could bring back an old friend to fill the void.

Oct 1, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) hugs New England / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys made the tough decision to move on from fan-favorite running back Ezekiel Elliott last offseason, but perhaps it was more of a "see you later" than a true goodbye.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Elliott and the Cowboys both have "mutual interest" in a reunion this offseason. ... a confirmation of a CowboysSI.com report from earlier this week that called Zeke a "viable'' possibility in Dallas.

Oct 1, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) hugs New England / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Elliott spent the 2023 season with the New England Patriots after parting ways with the Cowboys, although he did not sign until August. The veteran running back finished the season with 642 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, plus an additional 313 yards and two touchdowns as a receiver. While he finished the year averaging just 3.5 yards per rush, a career-low, he took on a much larger workload once Rhamondre Stevenson went down with injury.

Previously, Elliott, the No. 4 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Cowboys. The former Ohio State star began his career on a torrid pace, leading the league in rushing in two of his first three seasons. Eventually, his efficiency started to wane, and with the emergance of Tony Pollard, the Cowboys decided to let Elliott go.

After Pollard signed with the Tennesee Titans this offseason, Dallas has a need at running back once more. Currently, their running back depth chart consists mostly of Rico Dowdle, Malik Davis and Deuce Vaughn, none of whom have much experience. If the Cowboys do bring back Elliott, Dak Prescott's good buddy he may prove valuable for the veteran experience alone.

There are other options available to Dallas, though, particularly through the draft. As such, bringing back Elliott, who turns 29 in July, when he plays the position with the shortest shelf-life in football may not be the best idea logically, but it would be a sentimental moment for fans.