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.”

https://twitter.com/cnbc/status/1169247932899581952?s=21 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

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