The 9-year veteran saw career-low numbers in every major category and was finally released Dec. 31 so that he might sign with a contender.

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to sign veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott for their playoff run. Sources told ESPN, NFL Network and Fox Sports about the signing Monday. The Dallas Cowboys released Elliott on Dec.

Ezekiel Elliott's desire to land with a playoff contender for the remainder of this season has paid off after reportedly agreeing to a deal with the

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott. The former Ohio State star requested his release so he could pursue an opportunity with a playoff contender as his years in the league are growing shorter. It didn’t take long for Elliott to find a new home.

Just five days before the Dallas Cowboys played their season finale, three-time Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott asked to be released with the hope of latching on with a playoff-bound team to chase a Super Bowl ring.

Elliott is joining the Chargers’ practice squad just a few days before they face the Texans in an AFC wild-card playoff matchup.

The Chargers are signing running back Ezekiel Elliott, according to multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media says Elliott will join the team’s practice squad. The Cowboys waived Elliott last week, giving him a chance to join a playoff team as his career winds down.

Recently released Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is signing with the Chargers practice squad, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday night.

The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to sign running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad pending a physical.

And indeed, Zeke now gets one more shot with Los Angeles. Mike Fisher - as a newspaper beat writer and columnist and on radio and TV, where he is an Emmy winner - has covered the NFL since 1983 and the Dallas Cowboys since 1990, is the author of two best-selling books on the Cowboys.