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Source: Harold Henderson upholds Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension, but he will play Week 1

According to respected NFL journalist Chris Mortensen, Harold Henderson, the designee of the NFL to hear the Ezekiel Elliott appeal, has issued his ruling.

Ezekiel Elliott 6 game suspension has been upheld by Harold Henderson, per source

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 6, 2017

Elliott and the NFLPA were appealing the ruling handed down by Roger Goodell of a six-game suspension in response to a domestic violence allegation. The league investigated the allegation for over a year and issued the six-game suspension, and Elliott and the NFLPA promptly appealed the decision.