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Report: Cowboys Pick Up Ezekiel Elliott's Fifth-Year Option

The Dallas Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on running back Ezekiel Elliott's contract, reports ESPN.com's Field Yates.

Teams have until May 3 to give written notice to the player that they plan to exercise or reject the option.

Elliott has been one of the most productive backs in the league since Dallas selected him with fourth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

Last season, Elliott rushed for a league-leading 1,434 yards to go along with six touchdowns. Elliott also led Dallas in receiving with 77 catches for 567 yards and another six scores through the air.