On Wednesday Ezekiel Elliott signed a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. That is objectively true.
The thing about NFL contracts, though, is that they can often be deceiving. So much of what’s important lies in the details, the guarantees, and when they become guaranteed, and that’s why you ultimately have to wait until all of the information is out before you jump to conclusions.
ESPN’s Todd Archer reported on Elliott’s contract details on Wednesday afternoon and you’re likely going to be pleased with them.