Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott won’t make the trip to Atlanta and will miss Sunday’s game for reasons the team didn’t disclose.
The announcement Saturday means Elliott will miss a game for the first time in eight seasons over two stints with the Cowboys for reasons other than injury, suspension or games where the stakes couldn’t justify using their lead back.
The Dallas Cowboys are trying to stay afloat in the NFC Playoff picture at 3-4, but the NFL franchise got horrible injury news ahead of its Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Speaking with 105.3 The Fan on Friday, team owner Jerry Jones revealed star cornerback Trevon Diggs has an injury, calling it a “tear” in his calf.
Todd Archer of ESPN shared the news on social media.
Then later in the day he also shared head coach Mike McCarthy telling reporters that Diggs will be a true “gametime decision” after he goes through warmups.
This injury comes at a truly difficult time for the Cowboys, who are set to go through a four-game stretch that could either save, or tank their season.
Needless to say, this is a significant development for “America’s Team.”
