Ezekiel Elliott offered new contract 'close to Gurley'
by Garett Thomas | Patriots Correspondent | Tue, Aug 27th 8:24am EDT
Ezekiel Elliott has been given a new offer that is close to Todd Gurley's deal, $14-million annually per year. Elliott is rumored to be searching for "money that would make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Part of that desire includes surpassing Gurley’s other contractual numbers ($60 million total with $45 million guaranteed)." Elliott rejected the last offer from the Cowboys because it was not sufficient compensation in the young runner's eyes. (105.3 The Fan)
Fantasy Impact:
Elliott once again moves the needle in contract negotiations. It seems that the Cowboys are serious enough to get Zeke back on the field for week one, but it will continue to take time to get a deal done. For me, Zeke is safe enough for a first-round pick. Just keep in mind that he will only be guaranteed to play once he gets a new deal from Jerry. Tony Pollard remains the starter currently, that would immediately change with a new Zeke deal.
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