{"id":22740,"date":"2025-01-01T11:08:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T11:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=22740"},"modified":"2025-01-01T11:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T11:08:25","slug":"breaking-news-jerry-jones-releases-statement-on-cowboys-cutting-ezekiel-elliott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=22740","title":{"rendered":"Breaking News: Jerry Jones releases statement on Cowboys cutting Ezekiel Elliott"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybrownsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jerry-Jones-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cowboys owner Jerry Jones takes off his sunglasses\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jerry Jones on Tuesday addressed the Dallas Cowboys\u2019 decision to cut running back Ezekiel Elliott before the team\u2019s season finale.<\/p>\n<p>Elliott reportedly requested his release from the Cowboys for a chance to latch onto a playoff-bound team once he clears waivers. On Tuesday, the Cowboys granted Elliott\u2019s wishes.<\/p>\n<p>Jones confirmed the reports with a statement posted on the Cowboys\u2019 team website.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOut of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible, we are releasing him from the Cowboys roster today,\u201d Jones\u2019 statement read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I have said many times previously, Zeke\u2019s impact as one of the greatest to ever play with the Star on their helmet will never change and is etched in our record books and history forever. We thank him, love him and wish him the absolute best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Elliott returned to the Cowboys on a one-year deal this offseason after spending his 2023 campaign with the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n<p>Elliott served as a backup behind starter Rico Dowdle. Elliott did lead the team in rushing touchdowns. 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