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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not travel with the team to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Clarence Hill Jr. From DLLS.

ESPN’s Todd Archer It was reported that Elliott will remain inactive against the Falcons for “disciplinary reasons.”

We expect Rico Dowdle and Dalvin Cook’s roles to increase as the veteran actor steps back. The Cowboys released Cook from the practice squad on Saturday, according to NFL Network. Ian Rapoport.

Elliott’s disciplinary absence reportedly comes as no surprise within the organization. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones He explained that the issue “has been brewing within the team for some time” and that it was “in everyone’s best interest” for him not to travel with his teammates.

Following Tony Pollard’s offseason departure, the Cowboys brought Elliott back on a one-year contract. agreement Its maximum value is $3 million. He spent the first seven years of his career with the team, earning three Pro Bowl honors before joining the New England Patriots in 2023.

The 29-year-old hasn’t been an effective option on the field in his return, posting 149 yards and two touchdowns in seven games. He’s also averaging just 3.1 yards per carry.

The Cowboys planned to enter the season with a committee approach at running back, with Elliott splitting throws with Dowdle. The method does not work because Dallas currently owns the worst Rushing attack in the NFL.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy didn’t seem too happy with the plan when he spoke to reporters Wednesday. McCarthy said the “committee approach” was “absolutely” not his preferred method. Top.

Without Elliott, the Cowboys will try to bounce back from a disappointing 3-4 start against a Falcons defense that allowed 132.6 yards per game.

Kickoff on Sunday is at 1pm ET.