"This past NFL season was the first in which Ezekiel Elliott did not play since 2015. Dak Prescott was still at Mississippi State, Dez Bryant was one year removed from the best year of his career, and new Cowboys DC Christian Parker was a DB coach at Norfolk State. Needless to say, it was quite a long time ago, and yet that draft night debate of Zeke vs. Jalen Ramsey feels like yesterday."
"Elliott is only 30 years old, but barring a pretty shocking comeback, his career is all but over in the NFL. Nine years in the league, eight in Dallas, and over 9,100 rushing yards; that's quite the run, even if we all expected him to last longer. As the dust settles on Elliott's career, it will be fascinating to see how history looks back on his career, given all the highs and some notable lows."
"If a Cowboys running back is ever able to even contend with Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith for the top spot in franchise history at the position, they'd be considered a top-five running back in the NFL's history. Smith played 13 years in Dallas, made four All-Pro teams, won three Super Bowls, was the league's MVP in 1993, and is still the NFL's all-time leading rusher. He is clearly the undisputed best running back in both the Cowboys' and the NFL's history."
Ezekiel Elliott did not play in the most recent NFL season, marking the first season missed since his 2015 draft. Elliott finished with nine NFL seasons, eight with Dallas, and over 9,100 rushing yards. The timeline underscores how long Elliott's career spanned compared with past team contexts and draft debates. Emmitt Smith holds the clear number one spot among Cowboys running backs and remains the NFL's all-time leading rusher, with multiple All-Pro selections, MVP honors, and three Super Bowl titles. Tony Dorsett remains the franchise's second-best running back and holds the record for the longest rush.
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