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Ezekiel Elliott Focused at Practice During Suspension Appeal, Jason Garrett Says

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Ezekiel Elliott was "focused" during practice sessions despite his ongoing appeal of his six-game suspension.

"He seems very focused, locked in on meetings, the walk-through," Garrett told reporters Wednesday. "We'll have a good practice today. He's done an excellent job in his preparation."

Elliott, 22, appeared in court Tuesday as part of the federal appeals process of his suspension related to allegations of domestic violence. He has practiced with the first team throughout the preseason and will play in Week 1 regardless of the ruling a U.