Report: Ezekiel Elliott Will Be Suspended
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The "prevailing view" is that Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will be suspended, according to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.
Florio reports a league source characterized a suspension for Elliott as "definite."
The decision, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, could come as early as Friday.
Clarity coming on #Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott: The ruling on his investigation is expected soon, source said. Could be as early as tomorrow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 10, 2017
Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas reports the decision will be announced on Friday.
BREAKING: Sources
— fishsports (@fishsports) August 11, 2017
tell me NFL paperwork on #Cowboys RB #EzekielElliott now done, with plan to announce ruling on Friday. @1053thefan pic.twitter.com/1X4uRXEWTh
Earlier this week on Fox Sports 1, Cris Carter said Elliott's suspension could be longer than two games.
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Elliot is being investigated for a domestic violence incident last summer. On top of that, Elliott has recently allegedly been involved in a night club fight and reportedly received a speeding ticket.
Elliott, 21, rushed for an NFL best 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns as a rookie last season. The Cowboys open the regular season against the Giants, Broncos, Cardinals, and Rams.