Dallas Cowboys considered Ezekiel Elliott’s pride before releasing him
It seems that the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to release team great Ezekiel Elliott earlier this month was as much about respect as it was finances.
Heading into the offseason, there was always a strong chance that Elliott’s seven-year tenure with Dallas might come to the end. Despite rumors he could maybe take a pay cut, the team eventually pulled the trigger and released the former Buckeyes back before the official start of NFL free agency. The move made a great deal of sense for the team, as they were able to recoup over $10 million of the $16 million he was set to make during the coming season.
The assumption in many corners of the league was that the Cowboys cut the three-time Pro Bowler because he was uninterested in taking a pay cut. However, it seems that conversations might not have even reached that point.
