The Dallas Cowboys released veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott earlier this month to free up nearly $11 million in cap space for 2023, but the decision to do so wasn't an easy one.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on March 27 that "no one felt good about" releasing Elliott after all he contributed to the franchise over the last seven seasons.
McCarthy told Pelissero:
"No one felt good about that. Zeke has such a bright light to him, too. He's a great teammate, and just so much love for him in the building.