FRISCO, Texas -- What was expected is now official: The Dallas Cowboys added Ezekiel Elliott to the 53-man roster on Saturday in time to play against the New York Giants on Sunday.
To make room for Elliott, the team released veteran running back Alfred Morris.
The Cowboys had been granted a roster exemption after Elliott signed his six-year, $90 million extension on Wednesday that included $50 million in guarantees, according to sources.
Elliott took part in all three practices during the week and was pronounced fit to go, but coach Jason Garrett would not comment on what kind of role the running back would play after missing all of training camp.