It appears the Dallas Cowboys have changed their public strategy in their negotiations with Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott. The NFL’s two-time leading rusher is currently holding out of training camp in an effort to restructure his current contract in Dallas, of which he still has two-years left.
Early in the negotiation process, the Cowboys seemed to be giving more praise and downplaying Elliott not showing up for camp. Now Dallas owner and general manager Jerry Jones seems ready to turn up the heat to get Zeke’s attention.
Following the Cowboys’ preseason victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Honolulu, Hawaii last Saturday, Jones was asked if the play of rookie running back Tony Pollard was the best negotiation for Elliott’s contract situation.