On Sept. 4, 2019, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys signed Ezekiel Elliott to an infamous six-year, $90 million contract extension.
The deal quickly became legendary among journalists and NFL fans alike. NFL front offices were clearly moving to devalue running back contracts, yet the Cowboys were signing Zeke to a bell cow deal like it was still 2005.
As the deal reached its back half, the Cowboys were on the hook for big cap numbers that virtually no other modern NFL team was paying. To make matters worse, Elliott was — predictably — slowing down. He was becoming less effective on the field and yielding carries to backups like Tony Pollard.
By 2023, the Cowboys had enough. They cut him, and he ended up on a sorry Patriots offense that PFF ranked 29th in the NFL.
For the 2024 season, Elliott and the Cowboys are reuniting. This time, the Dallas front office has wised up and is paying the 29-year-old running back a measly salary.
Elliott probably feels he’s underpaid, but the rock-bottom running back market says he’s paid just right.
Ezekiel Elliott Contract
Ezekiel Elliott will play the 2024 NFL season with a one-year contract.
Like many aging running backs, Zeke will likely only be able to negotiate one or two-year contracts in the future.
Ezekiel Elliott Salary
The Dallas Cowboys will pay Ezekiel Elliott $3 million for his services in 2024. This is the same value as the contract he signed with the Patriots last season.
Ezekiel Elliott Dead Cap
The Cowboys still owe a shade over $6 million in dead cap money for Elliott’s 2019 contract extension.
Ironically, Elliott’s 2024 cap hit for the Cowboys is more than double his current salary.
Ezekiel Elliott Guaranteed Money
Ezekiel Elliot’s 2024 contract includes $2 million in guaranteed money.
Ezekiel Elliott Career Earnings
Following the 2023 NFL season, Ezekiel Elliott had made a total of $73,668,561 from his eight seasons as an NFL running back.
That number doesn’t include endorsements or other marketing deals.
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