3 teams on Zeke Elliott’s wish list, but no apparent takers

According to ESPN‘s NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, former Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has narrowed the list of teams he’d be interested in signing with. Per the report, Elliott would like to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, the New York Jets, or the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to Schefter’s sources, Elliott wants to make his decision on where he’ll play this fall by next week. What Schefter’s report doesn’t say is whether any of those three teams are interested in Elliott.

Per John Clark, the NBC-TV Sports Anchor in Philadelphia, the Eagles have not spoken with Elliott and are happy with the backs they have. While the Jets haven’t said anything officially, the news was met with a lack of enthusiasm from their current backs.

Nothing much has come out of the Bengals camp regarding Schefter’s report. So for now it looks more like a wish list as opposed to three teams vying for Elliott’s services next season, at least for now. But if these were the three suitors, which would be the best fit for Elliott?

Back Home to Ohio

Frankly, the Bengals are the most logical landing spot for the former Ohio State standout. He might feel the best place to restart his career would be back home. If Elliott is inclined to give Cincinnati a hometown discount it might be enough to land a contract.