Practice Update: Ezekiel Elliott Returns To Practice; Five Starters Sit Out

FRISCO, Texas – Ezekiel Elliott made his much-anticipated return to the practice field on Wednesday, although the Cowboys were without five other starters.

Tyron Smith, La’el Collins, DeMarcus Lawrence, David Irving and Anthony Hitchens all sat out of Wednesday’s outdoor practice, as the Cowboys began their preparations for their Christmas Eve game against Seattle.

Four of those absences were expected. Smith and Hitchens were both injured in last week’s win against Oakland, and the Cowboys are monitoring their situations as the week goes on. Collins has yet to miss a game this season, but he has been battling a back injury for the better part of a month and has missed several days of practice…