A New Contract And A Chance To Revive His Career

Ezekiel Elliott's Return to the Dallas Cowboys

A New Contract and a Chance to Revive His Career

Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a new contract, bringing the star running back back to the team after a brief free agency period. Elliott, who will turn 29 in July, is looking to rebound after a down season in 2022, in which he finished with just 642 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 184 carries, both career lows.

Elliott's Career Decline

Elliott's return to Dallas comes after a few years of diminishing production. His yards-per-carry average has steadily decreased throughout his career, going from 5.1 as a rookie in 2016 to 4.5 in 2019, 4.0 in 2021, and 3.5 in 2022.

Why the Cowboys Didn't Release Elliott

Despite his declining production, the Cowboys opted to keep Elliott on their roster. The team believes that Elliott can still be a valuable contributor, and his leadership and experience are seen as valuable assets to the team.

Elliott's Future with the Cowboys

With the Cowboys eyeing a reunion with Elliott, it will be interesting to see how he performs in 2023. If he can return to his previous form, he could be a key piece in the team's success. However, if his decline continues, the Cowboys may need to explore other options at the running back position.

Elliott's NFL Career Stats

Year	Team	GP	Yds	TD	Avg
2016	Dallas Cowboys	15	1,631	15	5.1
2017	Dallas Cowboys	16	983	7	4.7
2018	Dallas Cowboys	15	1,434	12	4.9
2019	Dallas Cowboys	13	1,357	12	4.5
2020	Dallas Cowboys	16	979	6	4.0
2021	Dallas Cowboys	17	1,002	10	4.0
2022	Dallas Cowboys	16	642	3	3.5