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Ezekiel Elliott reportedly appeals six-game suspension
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Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has officially filed to appeal his six-game suspension, according to reports.
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Elliott, who was suspended six games by the NFL for his involvement in an alleged domestic violence incident with an ex-girlfriend, had formally appeal his suspension.
A hearing must be scheduled within 10 days.
Dallas RB Ezekiel Elliott officially has appealed his 6-game suspension, per source. A hearing now must be scheduled within 10 days.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 15, 2017
Elliott had been anticipating a suspension from the NFL but the length and terms were unknown.
Recently, Elliott’s father, Stacy, spoke out against his son’s accuser via Twitter. He claimed that attorney’s were “ready to fight” and that the truth would come out.
The alleged domestic violence issue occurred in July 2016. Elliott is accused of attacking an ex-girlfriend several times over a five-day period.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB