The Dallas Cowboys have released running back Ezekiel Elliott from the roster just before the end of the 2024 season. "Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible,

Elliott is interested in joining a playoff team, and his agent thanks Jones and the team for granting his client's release

Elliott's release gives him an opportunity to join a playoff team ahead of the final week of the regular season.

The Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, a quiet end to a Dallas career that started with two rushing titles in three seasons but faded quickly from there. The move was the end of Elliott's second stint with the team that drafted him fourth overall in 2016.

The Dallas Cowboys released Running Back Ezekiel Elliott before Week 18. Dallas, in a show of respect to Elliott, released the running back so he could pursue opportunities to sign with a playoff team.