Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys in a delicate phase of negotiations

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Sources close to Elliott and Cowboys said the two sides were talking about Elliott and a potential new deal for about a month. These negotiations have been slow to move significantly, at least in part because the Prescott agreement remains the number one priority for Dallas and should set the table for the Elliott and Cooper extensions. A source said the lack of progress had led to frustration on the part of Elliott, which appears to be a nod to Monday's report on ProFootballTalk that Elliott has announced to his associates that He was planning to isolate himself from the training camp, where the Cowboys had to report in July. 26

A source close to the talks between Dallas and Elliott said on Monday that the stalemate had not yet reached this crisis point. "Data-reactid =" 16 "> In the off-season dominated by long (or non-existent) contract negotiations, with quarterback Dak Prescott and wide open Amari Cooper, Ezekiel Elliott was the player that the Cowboys Dallas hoped to keep on the back burner.

Now, it's clear that the running star wants his next contract extension too. And sooner than later.

Sources close to Elliott and Cowboys said the two sides were talking about Elliott and a potential new deal for about a month. These negotiations have been slow to move significantly, at least in part because the Prescott agreement remains the number one priority for Dallas and should set the table for the Elliott and Cooper extensions. A source said the lack of progress had led to frustration on the part of Elliott, which appears to be a nod to Monday's report on ProFootballTalk that Elliott has announced to his associates that He was planning to isolate himself from the training camp, where the Cowboys had to report in July. 26

But a source close to the talks between Dallas and Elliott said Monday that the stalemate had not yet reached this point of crisis.

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The 3 potential options of Ezekiel Elliott

The source said that Elliott and his camp had planned to take this week to evaluate the options on the table before arriving at a consensus before the camp started. The source added that the options are divided into three levels:

• Elliott sits out of the camp and digs for prolonged support.

• Elliott awaits the start of the camp but reports on August 10, which would allow him to keep his fourth season and keep him on track for unrestricted free placement after his fifth season.

• Elliott arrives at the camp as part of his current contract and continues to demand an extension.

The details of these options matter, of course. An extended hold-up would likely be mean and would compel the Cowboys to consider other options on their court while potentially exposing Elliott to a higher risk of injury without the benefit of getting in shape during the practice. camp. Conversely, if Elliott retired and reported his results prior to August 10th, the fourth season of accumulated service would preserve his option to hold again next year without his unrestricted free agent status being affected. after the fifth year of his contract.

Julio Jones could it serve as an example?

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Keeping this in mind, sources close to the positions of the Cowboys and Elliott said the same thing: the dialogue between the team and Elliott's camp has not been tense so far. And the talks continued until late last week, indicating that both sides are still working on an agreement. What is not clear for now is whether the latest report – that Elliott has already decided to leave the camp – will change the dynamic between the two camps.

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Keeping this in mind, sources close to the positions of the Cowboys and Elliott said the same thing: the dialogue between the team and Elliott's camp has not been tense so far. And the talks continued until late last week, indicating that both sides are still working on an agreement. What is not clear for now is whether the latest report – that Elliott has already decided to leave the camp – will change the dynamic between the two camps.

Monday night, that was not the case.

Next week will be crucial for Dallas and Elliott, as it will determine whether the team will arrive at the Oxnard training camp as a whole or whether it will miss the bottom anchor that could make or break 2019.

For some historical context in this negotiation, it should be noted that the Cowboys have recently taken a tough stance against the most prolific season runner of the team. In 2015, Dallas should not give up its final offer for the contract with running back DeMarco Murray, who ended up making fun and placing himself in a strong position against the rival of NFC East, Philadelphia.

Elliott has just finished a 2018 season in which he led the league with 1134 yards rushing. It was the second time in three seasons that he was leading the NFL halfbacks.

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