March 21st, 2021.
That is a day that will live in infamy in the history of the Dallas Cowboys as it signifies a commitment between the front office and their star running back Ezekiel Elliott. Okay, maybe not live in infamy as that might be overselling it a bit, but it did serve as a moment of great frustration for many fans as it marked when Zeke’s 2022 base salary became fully guaranteed. By now, fans are well aware of the implications of that decision as the Cowboys are facing the single biggest cap hit they’ve ever endured for a running back in their long-tenured history.