Ezekiel Elliott has been a part of the Dallas Cowboys for eight years now, ever since he was drafted as the fourth overall pick in the draft. After a brief stint with the Patriots, he is back with the Cowboys. However, questions remain about what he has left in the tank after multiple years of greatness, with his best season being his first one. Like all running backs, the wear and tear of the game can take a toll on the body, causing them to slow down over time.
Ezekiel Elliott’s return to Dallas may make for a good story, but it remains to be seen whether it will actually make the Cowboys a better team. With expectations of going all in for the season, the team seems to be turning back the clock to 2022 and relying on Elliott to deliver a strong performance. Despite concerns about his declining burst and average yards per carry dropping to just under 3.5 last year, Elliott is returning as the potential RB1 for the team. The Cowboys did not draft any new running backs, leaving Rico Dowdle as his main competition. Only time will tell if Elliott can rewind the clock even farther and elevate the team to success.