Shannon Sharpe doesn't see Ezekiel Elliott landing a new opportunity after asking for his release from the Dallas Cowboys.

A failed attempt to restore glory in Dallas for Ezekiel Elliott came to an end on Tuesday. How did it get there?

After reuniting with the 29-year-old Elliott on a one-year deal this past April, the Cowboys will now enter the new year and Sunday’s season finale against the Washington Commanders without the nine-year veteran following a lackluster 2024 campaign for both parties.

The Ezekiel Elliott era has ended for a second time in Dallas after the Cowboys waived the running back ahead of Week 18. Per NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Cowboys are releasing Elliot ahead of their final game of the 2024 campaign. According to Anderson, Elliot requested to be released from the Cowboys.

Ezekiel Elliott came out of Ohio State as a highly touted draft prospect. After three years in Scarlet and Gray, Elliott was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as the first running back off the board and No.

Pro Bowl rosters were announced Thursday and the Cowboys totaled five selections, down from the 10 they had last season.

The Cowboys have released running back Ezekiel Elliott. It's a quiet end to a Dallas career that started with two rushing titles in three seasons but faded quickly from there.

Elliott's release gives him an opportunity to join a playoff team ahead of the final week of the regular season.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones released a statement ( via Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer) praising Elliott as “one of the greatest to every play with the Star on their helmet. Because vested veterans are subject to the waiver wire after the trade deadline, Elliott will not hit free agency until he clears waivers.