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AP source: Cowboys to release 2-time rushing champ Elliott

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By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Pro Football Writer

A person with knowledge of the decision says the Dallas Cowboys plan to release running back Ezekiel Elliott. The move ends a seven-season run for a two-time rushing champion whose dominance faded later in his Dallas career. The move will save Dallas about $11 million under the salary cap this season. Elliott had 12 rushing touchdowns in a second consecutive playoff season in 2022. But his overall production never matched the value of a $90 million, six-year extension he signed to end a preseason-long holdout in 2019. Tony Pollard emerged as the top player for the Dallas offense. He is set to play under a $10.1 million franchise tag in 2023.

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