The Cowboys wanted Elliott back last season, but at a lower price, but the parties could not reach a compromise. Last season with the New England Patriots, Elliott ran for 642 yards on 184 carries, both career lows.Elliott was very effective in short-yardage situations in his final season with the Cowboys, with most of his 12 carries. touchdowns came in the red zone.
With the re-signing of Rico Dowdle and the addition of another rookie in the draft, Elliott could review the same role as a committeeman. So it will be interesting to see if this marriage can be revived..
Elliott played his first seven years in the NFL in Dallas, winning two rushing championships in his first three seasons. led to a six-year, $90 million extension in 2019. He then finished fourth in rushing and second in total yards that season, but then struggled. Elliott began to suffer serious injuries and it led to him not reaching 1,000 yards in 2020. He returned to that plateau the following year, but it was clear that Pollard was the more effective man, leading to a cracking backfield in 2022.
