Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Are ‘Keenly Interested’ In Bringing Back Ezekiel Elliott

We are inching ever closer to an Ezekiel Elliott return to the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys reportedly had running back Jonathon Brooks "high, high, high" on their draft board heading into Friday night, but the Carolina Panthers scooped him up first at No. 46 — leaving Dallas still with a gaping hole at running back.

So now, according to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, it might be time to call their old friend Zeke.

"First of all, the draft's not over and that's a thought," Jones said on Friday. "And it was a long time before a running back was taken in today's draft. But we also are keenly interested in seeing what the future might look like with Zeke."

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Elliott spent the first seven years of his career in Dallas. During that time, he raked up three Pro Bowl appearances, two All-Pro nods and led the league in rushing twice. In 2023, Zeke led the New England Patriots with 642 rushing yards on 184 carries with three touchdowns. He also had a team-high 51 catches for 313 yards and two scores. His 642 yards, however, were a career low.

But Jones thinks the 28-year-old still has plenty left in the tank.

"I know this, I saw as recent as the end of the year, I saw Zeke play," Jones said. "And I will tell you he's good enough to be a starter."

The Cowboys met with Elliott and his agent, Rocky Arceneaux, earlier this week to discuss a potential reunion. But thus far, nothing is confirmed.