Done Deal Ezekiel Elliott

Ian Rapoport

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The #Cowboys & RB Ezekiel Elliott agree on a 6-year, $90M extension that makes him the highest-paid RB in the NFL, sources tell me and @SlaterNFL

Roughly half guaranteed. In all, it's $103M over 8 years—the 1st Cowboy to eclipse $100M in total value, the richest RB contract.

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Despite all the bravado, Jerry blinked and set the market for elite running backs.

Jones was always going to give Zeke his money.

That gives OSU the highest paid RB and WR in the league. #brand

That gives OSU the highest paid RB and WR in the league. #brand

OBJ went to Ohio State?

OBJ went to Ohio State?

I think he's referring to Michael Thomas from the Saints.

OBJ went to Ohio State?

You slippin’ on me? You know who runs the league!

You slippin’ on me? You know who runs the league!

Not really... :lol2:

Jerry is desperate. He is getting older and with a resume post the Jimmy Johnson built teams just above .500, he knows time is getting short for him to prove he can build a championship level team. The Cowboys have won just 3 wild card playoff games in the last 20+ years of Jerry.

Jerry is desperate. He is getting older and with a resume post the Jimmy Johnson built teams just above .500, he knows time is getting short for him to prove he can build a championship level team. The Cowboys have won just 3 wild card playoff games in the last 20+ years of Jerry.

He's probably getting ready to pay his QB (who won't win them a ring) a boat load too.

I agree QB is not worth the money.

Dak has to be smiling last night as Goff was inking his deal to become the NFL's highest paid QB.

Jerry was adamant coming into this deal that it would not reset the RB market, laying the foundation that Zeke should be giving a discount for his services. I never understand all of the cap stuff. So who knows if this still allows for wiggle room to sign Dak and Amari to what they feel they deserve.