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Clarence E. Hill Jr.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott will not need knee surgery to repair torn PCL

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who had been playing on a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee since October, will not require surgery to correct the issue, the Cowboys Wednesday.

Elliott admitted after Sunday’s season-ending loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC wild-card game that the injury had limited his effectiveness since October. The Cowboys expect Elliott to make a full recovery and be ready for next season.

“The PCL injury was something that we feel will heal with rest,” coach Mike McCarthy. “He’s not up for surgery right now, there’s no discussion about having a procedure.”

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