While dodging defenders across the gridiron every Sunday afternoon often comes with ease for him, off the field issue seem like the only thing Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott cannot to break tackles from, as the repercussions from an altercation involving Elliott at a music festival weeks ago now brings an unexpected blitz into the reigning running champ’s summer.
Although the event which lead to on–sight police detaining Elliott occurred over a month ago, it took until this week for Elliott to meet with NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell to discuss the situation. Elliott faces no criminal charges following the incident however, as the police quickly removed Elliott’s handcuffs and released him after deeming the situation negligible. Despite this, the NFL proceeded forward with their own individual investigation, which consequently lead to Elliott’s trip to Goodell’s office this Tuesday.
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After the meeting which involved Elliott himself, Goodell, and some Cowboys representatives, Elliott voiced his regret through Twitter while also noting his multiple failures to stay out of trouble and stating his plans to avoid further issues going forward.
Elliott endured a 6–game suspension during the 2017–18 NFL season after an ex–girlfriend momentarily filled a domestic assault charge against Elliott during the offseason, promoting an NFL investigation. Elliott’s multiple off the field issues unfortunately continues to cloud his abilities, as when not suspended from the league, Elliott takes the field as the NFL as a widely–believed top three running back joining other praised ball carriers such as Saquon Barkley and Todd Gurley.
Most surrounding Elliott and the NFL believed that the chances Elliott faces any suspension appeared highly unlikely, however a fine against the rusher remained a possible conclusion to the ordeal until Friday afternoon when the league released a statement announcing the NFL’s choice to dismiss the case and move on.
After now avoiding any discipline for his actions, Elliott sits ready to suit up for his first game next year against the New York Giants week one on September 8.
