Representatives for Ezekiel Elliott told the Cowboys their All-Pro running back will not play in 2019 without a new contract, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson.
Elliott does not expect to hold out in the regular season despite his current absence, per Anderson. Dallas owner Jerry Jones reportedly "wants to get a deal done," before opening day with the former No. 4 overall pick.
The Ohio State product has been in Cabo San Lucas to train as the Cowboys continue their training camp in Oxnard, Calif.
Elliott is under contract through 2020.