Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliott after seven seasons in Dallas

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Running back Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys have parted ways.

Elliott has spent all seven of his seasons in the NFL in Dallas, but he was released on Wednesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed. The three-time Pro Bowl running back will be designated as a post-June 1 cut.

Elliott had a relatively down season in 2022, and became the secondary option behind Tony Pollard in the Cowboys' rushing attack.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott before the NFC divisional playoff game against the Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 12, 2019. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA Today Sports)

The 27-year-old is coming off career lows in rush attempts, rush yards and rushing average. But, the team did previously express an interest in keeping Elliott with the Cowboys for 2023.

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Jones released a statement Wednesday confirming the decision to move on from Elliott. 

"We have mutually agreed with Zeke that the best decision for everyone is that he will be able to experience free agency, and we can increase our flexibility and options as well. This is one of the toughest parts of operating a team," Jones said.

"Moments like this comes, and extremely difficult decisions and choices are made. For the franchise. For me personally. For players too. We will always have a special place and love for Zeke and what he means to our Cowboys family, both as a person and a player. That will never change."

Elliot did manage to account for 12 touchdowns this past season. He signed a six-year, $90 million