Is Ezekiel Elliott still playing football?

Find out if running back Ezekiel Elliott is still play in the league or has he retired already.

Is Ezekiel Elliott still playing football?

Ezekiel Elliott (Credits: Imago)

Ezekiel Elliott is one of the best running backs in the NFL for more than half a decade. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round (4th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Elliott took the NFL by storm as soon as he entered the league. He registered 1,994 scrimmage yards and 16 total touchdowns during his rookie campaign with the Cowboys. But that was the peak of his career. During the 2023 off-season, the Cowboys officially released Elliott after 7 years with the team. Now, the questions are, did Ezekiel Elliott sign with an NFL team after he was cut by the Cowboys? Is Ezekiel Elliott still playing football? Without a doubt, fans must want to know more before making their own Ezekiel Elliott fantasy team names.

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Elliott was released by the Cowboys back in March after a down year in 2022. In this article, we will take a look at whether or not Elliott is still playing football after being released by the Dallas-based football team, and if yes, where is Ezekiel Elliott playing now? Does he have a roster seat in any team for the 2023 NFL season?

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Is Ezekiel Elliott still playing football?

Yes, the talented running back Ezekiel Elliott is still playing football, but it’s just not for the Dallas Cowboys. Elliott is currently playing for the New England Patriots since the start of the 2023 regular season.

Ex-Cowboys RB Elliott (Image via SI)

He signed a team-friendly one-year deal worth approximately $3 million back in August. Elliott played as running back #2 for the New England-based football team in week 1 of the 2023 season. He carried the rock 7 times for 29 yards in the Patriots’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

He looks to continue to be a solid option for Mac Jones and the Patriots in the ongoing season. Being a third-down back, Elliott actually adds great value to the Pats and also would be a great pickup in fantasy football.

When did Ezekiel Elliott retire?

Running back Elliott hasn’t retired from the league. He is currently playing for the AFC East team New England Patriots. The Cowboys released him after Ezekiel Elliott’s poor 2022 season.

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Ezekiel Elliott (Image via SI)

Ezekiel Elliott timeline since release

Ezekiel Elliott was released by the Cowboys back in March 2023 and was signed by the New England Patriots in August 2023. He is currently still playing football with the Patriots.

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Former Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (Image via SI)

Ezekiel Elliott outlook

The former Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has enjoyed a solid career in the NFL. He played 7 seasons with the Cowboys and led the league in rushing yards 2 times. In his 7 year long career so far, Elliott failed to register 1000+ scrimmage yards only once.

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Former Cowboys RB Elliott (Image via SI)

He has received 3 Pro Bowls and has been named to the first-team All-Pro squad once in his career so far. The 28-year-old is currently trying to revive his career with the Patriots.

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