It seems like the Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott are nearing a deal that will end the running back’s hold out before the start of the season.
Just yesterday, ESPN’s Ed Werder reported that the Cowboys were willing to pay Elliott more than Le’Veon Bell and less than Todd Gurley.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) August 22, 2019
Today, two reporters from 103.
5 The Fan are reporting that a Cowboys deal with Elliott is imminent and could happen over the weekend.Another source tells @Shippyfunsports the Cowboys and Zeke were in contact late last night, and that a deal could come together over the weekend.@1053thefan https://t.co/hdiGHoaiVb
— Kevin Turner (@ktfuntweets) August 23, 2019
— Jonathon Shipman (@Shippyfunsports) August 23, 2019
Zeke’s deal will apparently will be closer to Gurley’s contract ($60 million deal with $45 million guaranteed) than Bell’s contract (four-year $52 million deal with $27 million guaranteed) but the Cowboys will make Zeke earn more of the guarantee than Gurley.
— Jonathon Shipman (@Shippyfunsports) August 23, 2019
Other reporters are currently working to verify the contents of the deal but it does seem like Zeke will play week one for the Cowboys.
— mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports) August 23, 2019
