Ezekiel Elliott has recently been the subject of an investigation by both police and the NFL for his role in a domestic violence case from last July. The NFL has determined that they will indeed suspend the Dallas Cowboys star running back six games for his role in this incident.
Despite the Columbus City Attorney Office’s decision to not press charges against Elliott due to “conflicting and inconsistent information, the NFL can punish players even without legal charges due to its personal conduct policy.
The NFL’s investigation into Elliott’s misconduct determined they would suspend Zeke six games. Elliott is expected to appeal.
Following from Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Cowboys' RB Ezekiel Elliott is being suspended 6 games, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2017
Under terms of NFL personal conduct policy, Ezekiel Elliott could be facing potential 6-game suspension for allegation of physical violence.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2017
NFL investigating Ezekiel Elliott for domestic violence. DV violations are 6 games; can be increased or decreased depending on circumstances
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2017
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is expected to appeal 6-game suspension, per sources. Has three business days to file appeal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2017
If Zeke Elliott has “any additional violations” of @NFL policy it “may result in your suspension or potential banishment,” Elliott was told
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 11, 2017
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had ensured everyone there was no case against Elliott but the NFL found enough information to contrary and delivered the suspension. Elliott’s Cowboys teammate Dez Bryant also expressed that his running back would be fine.
Dez Bryant on possibly having to start season without Ezekiel Elliott: "He's gonna be there. That's all I'm gonna tell you. I know that."
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Backup running backs Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris and Ronnie Hillman will all attempt to make a case during the Cowboys remaining preseason games to secure the starting job if Elliott’s suspension does indeed hold up.
