The Dallas Cowboys no longer have to cobble together a game plan to defeat the New York Giants without Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott will be able to play in Sunday night’s opener, but the possibility remains that he’ll need to serve his suspension this season. Further, the possibility remains that Elliott will have to serve his suspension in 2018 even if he wins enough court battles to play the entire 2017 season.
There seems to be a line of thinking among Cowboys fans, and even some analysts, that while Elliott is a great piece to have, he plays an increasingly devalued position.