Le’Veon Bell infamously held out the entire 2018 season after failing to reach an agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers. For a moment in 2019, it appeared like Ezekiel Elliott may be following in his footsteps.
However, on Wednesday, Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys finalized a six-year, $90 million contract with about half of it guaranteed. The New York Jets running back offered his support for Elliott.
Le’Veon Bell on Ezekiel Elliott’s new deal: “I’m super excited for Zeke.” #Jets pic.twitter.com/zEeFUW5fbj
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“I’m super excited for Zeke,” Bell told reporters on Wednesday.