He dallas cowboys flew to Georgia for a Week 9 matchup with the Atlanta Falconsbut there was a notable absence. Veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott did not make the trip.

Dallas moved on from Zeke and will release him in Week 9 after starting last week’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Elliott, who has clearly lost a step, has been ineffective this season when he has seen the field.

FURTHER: Will Ezekiel Elliott ask for his release if he is inactive on Sunday?

However, its absence is not due to lack of production.

According to the Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Citywide DLLS“Elliott was left behind for disciplinary reasons and this has been building for a while.” Hill adds that he is “literally dumbfounded.”

Last week, the cowboys He elevated Dalvin Cook from the practice squad. It was speculated that Zeke would be a healthy scratch, but a Rico Dowdle’s Mysterious Illness led to him being sidelined against San Francisco.

This week, however, it’s Zeke’s turn to sit on the sidelines.

It will be interesting to see how he responds to being a healthy scratch, so make sure you have your popcorn ready.

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