He dallas cowboys had veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott listed as injured healthy Sunday before their game against the Atlanta Falcons, and it was reported to be due to “disciplinary reasons,” according to multiple outlets.

Now we know what Elliott has done be disciplined by your coaching staff.

NFL Media reporter Jane Slater reported that Elliott has been “distracted” this season, and there have been multiple occasions in which he has not shown up to team meetings.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott celebrates his first down against the Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. (Images by Scott Galvin-Imagn)

“Aside from his usual tardiness, he missed three team meetings, and Friday’s meeting was the final straw,” Slater wrote in X. “Both parties decided it was best that he not make the trip to Atlanta.”

Elliott is back with the Cowboys this season after previously starring on “America’s Team” as the fourth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

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But it’s not his normal workload in Dallas, as he had just 149 rushing yards and two touchdowns in seven games, only two of which were starts.

Elliott has been losing touches to Rico Dowdle, who is in the midst of a breakout year, entering the week with 246 yards on 59 carries in six games. He also scored a receiving touchdown in the first half against the Falcons on Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott works out before a game against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Images by Barry Reeger-Imagn)

The Cowboys elevated Dalvin Cook from their practice squad to back up Dowdle on Sunday with Elliott being cut.

The running back position, however, has been heavily scrutinized by Cowboys fans, especially after owner Jerry Jones said Derrick Henry, who is running for Offensive Player of the Year with the Baltimore Ravens, was not his target. in free agency. .

A reunion with Elliott to accompany Dowdle wasn’t what fans had in mind, but the offseason was pretty boring for Jones and the front office.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott runs a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. (Chris Jones-USA Today Sports)

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And now that decision appears to be hurting the Cowboys, as they were forced to discipline their former star after too many violations.

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