The Cowboys know that Zeke is the engine behind the offense, but at what price point do they start to look for a rebuilt, off-brand engine?
So what’s the holdup? Why is a deal for Elliott seemingly on the back burner?
It’s not because the Cowboys don’t value his importance, Stephen Jones said.
“He’s the straw, if you will, that stirs our drink. He’s a key part of what we’re about,” Jones said on the “Pro Football Talk Live” podcast on Thursday. “Certainly, he’s a priority in terms of ultimately getting him signed.