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Ezekiel Elliott's 6-Game Suspension Reportedly Upheld by Arbitrator After Appeal

Arbitrator Harold Henderson reportedly upheld the six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Elliott appealed the six-game suspension on Aug. 15. The NFL Players Association released a statement on the running back's behalf at the time:

NFLPA

Our union has appealed the NFL’s six-game suspension of @EzekielElliott. https://t.co/tAxspLs7RQ

ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the initial news Elliott was suspended for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy for his alleged role in a domestic violence case from July 2016.