Ezekiel Elliott was once the NFL's highest-paid running back. Following his release from the Dallas Cowboys, those days might be a far cry from the three-time Pro Bowler's new reality.
Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein spoke to one AFC executive who projected Elliott could sign for $5 million annually on his next contract.
"Think teams are mostly paying for the name," the exec said. "I think the open market will be humbling for him."
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