One team apparently pulls out of Ezekiel Elliott sweepstakes in NFL free agency
It was noted recently that free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott had narrowed down potential landing spots to three teams with a decision expected late this week.
That list included the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets. It now seems as if this was more of a wish list on the part of the former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler.
According to Connor Hughes of SNY, the Jets don’t have interest in signing Elliott at this stage in the offseason.
New York’s link to Elliott made some sense in that the team should be acquiring future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers at some point soon. Getting another veteran in the backfield to go with stud youngster Breece Hall would seem like a good fit. Alas, it’s highly unlikely going to play out that way.
Elliott, 27, was released by Dallas earlier this offseason in a cost-cutting move. The three-time Pro Bowl back has regressed in recent seasons after starting out his career in emphatic fashion.
