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Cowboys changing offensive hand signals due to Patriots’ additions of Ezekiel Elliott, Will Grier

As the Dallas Cowboys get set to host the New England Patriots this week, their game plan apparently will be impacted by two of New England’s recent signings.

Meeting with the media Monday morning, Cowboys’ offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer told reporters the team will alter their hand signals for Sunday’s game. The reason? Due to former Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott and Will Grier residing on the Patriots’ roster.

“We’re always aware of it,” Schottenheimer explained. “Those are things that we monitor every week, but certainly Will knows where a lot of the bones are buried.