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Why the Wolf Hunter’s howl gave Ezekiel Elliott chills

The ‘Wolf Howl’ is now a thing.

Dallas Cowboys’ rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, who has the nickname Wolf Hunter because he’s an avid hunter of wolves in his home state of Idaho, debuted the wolf howl celebration during the Cowboys’ 13-10 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Leighton. Vander. Esch. The wolf hunter. #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/FZIjGxxQ3j

— BSU Yeti (@bsu_yeti) November 30, 2018

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Vander said he was inspired by the wolf howls being played by the AT&T Stadium public address system after he made a big play.