NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero are reporting that the New England Patriots will sign free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year contract with a base salary of $3 million and could be valued at up to $6 million with incentives.
The 28-year-old Elliott was the No. 4 overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft.
The #Patriots are expected to sign former #Cowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliott to a 1-year deal worth up to $6M after his successful FA visit earlier in camp, per me and @TomPelissero. Some backfield help for NE and a new home for Zeke… who plans to rock his No. 15 from college. pic.twitter.com/LrdbpHp17h
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2023
He was the NFL rushing yards leader in 2016 and 2018.
Elliott has rushed for approximately 8,500 regular season and post-season yards in the past seven seasons.
The Cowboys cut Elliott, and he is among several high-profile running backs that remain free agents in 2023.
Others include Dalvin Cook and 2017 rushing yards leader Kareem Hunt.
Elliott Will Back Up Rhamondre Stevenson
Elliott is expected to be a backup to third-year running back Rhamondre Stevenson, 25, who rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2022.
Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott may be one of the best backfields in the league.
Plus a top 15 offensive line, according to PFF… Patriots could be sneaky. pic.twitter.com/CvsbK7Dmt0
— Jordan Moore (@iJordanMoore) August 14, 2023
Elliott Will Be Back In Dallas In Week 4
The Patriots travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in Week 4 on October 1 at 4:25 PM EDT.
Zeke will likely get a friendly greeting from Cowboys fans who appreciated his work over the years.
He could be out to prove his former team wrong for releasing him.
Zeke will be sporting a new number in New England, number 15, which he wore at Ohio State.
Ezekiel Elliott tweeted that he’s signing with the New England Patriots. pic.twitter.com/ZZNSm6ciYV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 14, 2023
NFL Betting Guides 2024
- NFL Betting Guide – Discover Best NFL Betting Sites in USA Ranked & Reviewed.
- NFL Betting Apps Guide – Compare the Best Apps for NFL Betting Ranked & Reviewed.
- NFL Live Betting Guide – Compare Best NFL In Play Betting Sites.
- The Latest NFL Odds – Compare the Best Football Odds & Lines.
- NFL Spread Odds Explained – Expert Guide on How to Win Football Spread Bets.
- NFL Totals Odds Explained – Expert Guide on How to Win Football Totals Bets.
- NFL Futures Odds Explained – Expert Guide on How to Win Football Futures Bets.
- NFL Moneyline Odds Explained – Expert Guide on How to win Football Moneyline Bets.
- Free NFL Picks – Check Expert Football Picks & Predictions.
- Free NFL Picks Against The Spread – Check Expert NFL Picks Against the Spread.
Add The Sports Daily to your Google News Feed!
