FRISCO -- The Cowboys would like to reduce some of Ezekiel Elliott's workload.
The two-time rushing champion had 304 carries last season, which was 43 more than any other NFL player. He also caught a career-high 77 passes, fifth-most among all running backs.
To help manage Elliott's touches, the Cowboys used a fourth-round pick on versatile back Tony Pollard last month. They also drafted a more traditional back in Mike Weber in the seventh round.
"We understand what Zeke is to our football team and to our organization and to our success," running back coach Gary Brown said after Dallas' first rookie minicamp practice on Friday at The Star.