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Report: Ezekiel Elliott 'likely sidelined' with torn MCL, thigh bruise

IMG_0985by:Griffin McVeigh•10/26/22•

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When Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott took a shot to his knee, he was able to walk off the field and even return to the game. At the time, nothing seemed wrong as Elliott got into the end zone two more times and was effective in the red zone. That’s now changed since the win against Detroit and a couple days into Week 8 practice.

According to a report from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Elliott will be ‘likely sidelined’ with a torn MCL and a bruised thigh. It’s the second consecutive season the running back has dealt with a knee injury, playing through a PCL problem last year.

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Elliott is the latest Dallas offensive star to go down with an injury. Quarterback Dak Prescott just returned from thumb surgery, while tight end Dalton Schultz has a knee injury too. Left tackle Tyron Smith has already been out for some time, most likely not returning until the stretch run of the regular season.

When speaking to the media earlier on Wednesday, Elliott said he is not sure if he will suit up on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. While the running back has not been in practice, he could still play even if he remains out the rest of the week.

“I don’t know right now,” Elliott said on his availability on Sunday. “We got a lot of time until Sunday.”

If Elliott is not able to go, an increased role will be there for Tony Pollard — something some Cowboy fans have been asking for. He has been impressive when given carries by offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Now, with the report stating Elliott could miss some time with a knee injury, Pollard has a chance to fully prove himself in a contract year.