Back to the Dallas Cowboys Newsfeed

Why the Cowboys should consider trading Ezekiel Elliott

Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Dallas Cowboys have tough decisions to make regarding their salary cap space situation. The Cowboys currently have cap space of approximately $20.1 million heading into the 2021 season according to spotrac.com. However, that is without signing quarterback Dak Prescott.

As a result, a big question remains if the Cowboys should look to trade someone like running back Ezekiel Elliott. After a poor 2020 season for Elliott, would Dallas consider trading away the three-time Pro Bowler?

Last year, Elliott posted career-lows in rushing yards (979), average yards per carry (4.