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Ezekiel Elliott finds home with new NFL team

Former Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott has been at home looking for an opportunity after being released by the Dallas Cowboys earlier this year. As time ticked away and the season drew closer, you had to wonder if he’d get a chance.

On Monday, Zeke found his a home with Bill Belichick in New England according to multiple reports. It is a one-year deal worth up to $6 million that includes a $1 million signing bonus.

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What may excite Ohio State fans about this move other than seeing the former OSU star on the field again, is the fact he’s going back to wearing No. 15, the same number he wore in Columbus.

Elliot needs a bounce-back year. He has steadily lost carries and has appeared in declining health. It has been a while since he was arguably the best running back in the league, leading all NFL rushers in yards in 2016 and 2018.

During his seven years in Dallas, Elliott amassed 8,262 yards and 68 touchdowns. He added 305 catches for 2,336 yards and 12 touchdowns. He will not be the No. 1 back in New England barring a major shakeup or injuries. He will most likely spell Rhamondre Stevenson when called upon.

It will be very interesting to see how Elliott acclimates himself in New England and if he can find something close to his Pro Bowl form.

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