Ezekiel Elliott signs with New England Patriots on 1-year deal

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Ezekiel Elliott has finally found a new home in the NFL as the former Dallas Cowboy will be joining Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots on a one-year pact, a source confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday.

NFL Network reports Elliott’s deal is worth up to $6 million.

Elliott posted on X, formerly Twitter, his arrival in New England as well, saying, "One Five, all the way live ! @Patriots," showing that he’s ready to hit the ground running.

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Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

With the departure of Damien Harris, who created a two-headed monster with Rhamondre Stevenson last season, the Patriots had been looking for some running back depth. Elliott previously visited with the Patriots, and they found a mutual agreement to bring him into the fold.

A back that has been a ground-and-pound runner since he was drafted fourth overall by the Cowboys in 2016, Elliott should provide a solid option for Belichick in the run game as well as a good pass blocker.

But make no mistake: The Patriots love what Stevenson brings to the table, and he shouldn’t be considered as someone sharing a workload – at least not as Elliott arrives in camp.

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Elliott was released by the Cowboys earlier this offseason after seven seasons with the club. He had a relatively down 2022 campaign, as Tony Pollard, who is playing on his franchise tag this year, took over as the lead back.

Elliott had career lows in rushing attempts