Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott just became the highest-paid running back in the NFL

According to several reports, Elliott and the Cowboys have agreed on a six-year, $90M contract extension, with $50M guaranteed. The deal makes Elliott the highest-paid running back in the league.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explains the $90 million contract extension with Ezekiel Elliott.

“I’m $100 million lighter as of this morning. Zeke has been arguably our best player… he’s an incremental part to our success.”

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Elliot returned to practice today and is expected to start on Sunday against New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys’ projected offensive starters Sunday vs. the Giants:

QB: Dak Prescott

RB: Ezekiel Elliott

TE: Jason Witten

WR: Amari Cooper

WR: Michael Gallup

WR: Randall Cobb

RT: La’el Collins

RG: Zack Martin

C: Travis Frederick

LG: Connor Williams

LT: Tyron Smith

He’s back!

Exclusive look at @EzekielElliott's signing and his reaction to his extension after becoming a Cowboy for life. pic.twitter.com/qpAvDjuWDu

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 4, 2019