The 9-year veteran saw career-low numbers in every major category and was finally released Dec. 31 so that he might sign with a contender.

This season in 15 games, the 29-year-old Elliott had just 74 carries for 226 yards with a 3.1 yards-per-carry average, all career lows. Dallas made Elliott inactive for the team's Nov. 3 game against the Atlanta Falcons for missing meetings.

Ezekiel Elliott's desire to land with a playoff contender for the remainder of this season has paid off after reportedly agreeing to a deal with the