Ezekiel Elliott has found a new home for the postseason, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported the news of Elliott signing with the Chargers.
"The Chargers are signing RB Zeke Elliott to their practice squad, source said, with the hope that the former Cowboys back gets up to speed quickly," Rapoport wrote on X Monday night.
Elliott spent the majority of the season with the Dallas Cowboys. However, the team granted him his release ahead of Week 18, giving him a chance to sign with a contender.
"Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible, we are releasing him from the Cowboys roster today," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a release. "As I have said many times previously, Zeke's impact as one of the greatest to ever play with the Star on their helmet will never change and is etched in our record books and history forever. We thank him, love him and wish him the absolute best."
The Chargers are in need of depth at the running back position and brought Elliott aboard for a playoff run. He'll join J.K. Dobbins — who is fresh off IR — Gus Edwards, Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins on the depth chart.
Elliott has a decorated resume, including three Pro Bowls and two rushing titles. However, he's had a tough go of late. His efficiency has tapered off, and he hasn't cracked 1,000 yards since 2021. Elliott's 3.1 yards per carry average this season with the Cowboys was the worst of his career. He notched 226 yards on 76 attempts with three touchdowns prior to his release.
The Cowboys finished the season 7-10. The Chargers will face the Houston Texans on Saturday in the Wild Card round at NRG Stadium.
