Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Dallas Cowboys sign Ezekiel Elliott a six year contract extension

Ezekiel Elliott
photo courtesy: Associated Press
After holding out through all of training camp, Ezekiel Elliott finally has a new deal with the Cowboys.

On Wednesday, Elliott signed a six year, $90 million contract with the Dallas, including a $7.5 million signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15 million.

The 24-year-old was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the first round in 2016 by the Cowboys. Since that time he has been a 2x NFL rushing yards leader, 2x Pro Bowler, 1x Second Team All Pro and 1x First Team All Pro.

In his three year NFL career the veteran rusher has amassed 868 rushes for 4,048 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns along with 135 receptions for 1,199 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

The new deal locks Elliott in place through the 2026 season.

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