The Dallas Cowboys released veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott, owner and general manager Jerry Jones confirmed Wednesday.
"We have mutually agreed with Zeke that the best decision for everyone is that he will be able to experience free agency, and we can increase our flexibility and team options as well," Jones said.
Elliott, 28, was scheduled to count $16.4 million against the 2023 salary cap and negotiations geared toward lowering that number were unsuccessful.
The Cowboys opted to designate Elliott as a post-June 1 cut, per reports, saving the team $10.9 million. The team takes a $5.