REPORT: Ezekiel Elliott Contract Talks With Cowboys Gain Momentum

The Dallas Cowboys may not have to play without their star running back after all.

According to Adam Schefter, talks between standout running back Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys have intensified and both sides have their minds set on completing a deal by the end of the weekend.

Here's the news Dallas has wanted: Talks between the Cowboys and RB Ezekiel Elliott are intensifying, with both sides aiming to wrap up a new deal this weekend, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2019

This is wonderful news for the Cowboys considering it wasn't too long ago that Jerry Jones appeared resigned to the fact that the team would have to start the regular season without their focal point on offense.

Elliott's value to the team cannot be understated. He's led the league in rushing yards per game every year since he entered the NFL back in 2016, totaling 28 rushing touchdowns and 4,048 yards on the ground during that time.

He's also multi-dimensional. Elliott has an additional 1,199 yards receiving during his 40 games with Dallas.

Jerry Jones on Ezekiel Elliott holdout: 'We've had [Elliott] going on three or four years and we haven't won [Super Bowl] yet'https://t.co/F8IWKjH6iq pic.twitter.com/yMjVRO6MsS
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) August 30, 2019

Locking him up and having him ready for the start of the season would mean a world of difference for the Cowboys. Since he was drafted back in 2016, they've played at a .500-level when he isn't on the field. But when he's on the gridiron churning out huge chunk plays, they're one of the better teams in football.

If the Cowboys can get a deal done, they'll be set for the 2019 season and beyond.