Cowboys Legend Asks Out Of Dallas for One Last PLAYOFF Push, And Now He’s Joining A Playoff Contender You Didn’t See Coming
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Cowboys Legend Asks Out Of Dallas for One Last PLAYOFF Push, And Now He’s Joining A Playoff Contender You Didn’t See Coming
With the Chargers scrambling after major injuries in their backfield, Ezekiel Elliott just might have found his way back to an NFL opportunity.
Dallas cut him last December, and through the first few weeks of the 2025 season, he’s still unsigned. But that could change fast. In LA, the situation has become dire: Najee Harris tore his Achilles in Week 3, and rookie Omarion Hampton now lands on injured reserve with an ankle injury from Week 5.
Suddenly, the Chargers are down to Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins — both unproven as workhorse backs. To bolster depth, they even added Nyheim Hines to the practice squad, banking on his special teams value and prior familiarity with the organization.
Here’s where Elliott’s name starts buzzing again. He once had a brief stint with the Chargers after leaving Dallas, so he’s not a stranger to their system — and he already has some rapport with head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman. In a run-heavy, downhill offense, his veteran instincts could still carry weight.
He’s no longer the 25-carry workhorse of 2016, but he can still deliver in short-yardage, third-down, and red-zone situations. His field vision remains sharp, and he knows how to push forward through contact — skills that can turn a 2nd & 4 into a first down.
For the Chargers, adding Elliott (likely to the practice squad) isn’t flashy, but it makes sense. It’s low risk with potential upside. With their top backs shelved and the offense scrambling for balance, a seasoned presence who can get those gritty 3–4 yards might be exactly what they’re missing.
They’re not asking him to change the game — just keep them steady when every yard counts.
And it seems the locker room is already on board. Chargers’ star quarterback Justin Herbert praised the addition, saying:
“Competitors are always welcome at the Los Angeles Chargers. He’s picked things up pretty quickly since arriving, so it’s cool to have him around — and even cooler to see how seamlessly he’s fitting in with us.”
That’s a strong endorsement from the face of the franchise — and a clear sign that the Bolts’ locker room believes Elliott still has something left in the tank.
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