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NFL slaps Ezekiel Elliott with hefty 2017 suspension
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Ezekiel Elliott will miss a good portion of the 2017 NFL season, according to reports.
On Friday, Adam Schefter reported that the Cowboys’ running back – and former Ohio State star – will be sidelined for six games of the 2017 season by the NFL. The league has been investigating Elliott for an alleged domestic violence charge that occurred back in July 2016.
Cowboys' RB Ezekiel Elliott is being suspended 6 games, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2017
Schefter also reported that Elliott plans to appeal the suspension.
He must file the appeal within three business days.
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is expected to appeal 6-game suspension, per sources. Has three business days to file appeal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott has 3 business days to file notice of appeal and a hearing must be scheduled within 10 days of… https://t.co/FiDr4h1LPc
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2017
The suspension doesn’t come as a surprise to Elliott, who expected to be suspended for at least some of the upcoming season.
In his rookie campaign, Elliott led the NFL in rushing yards, totaling 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. He was a Pro-Bowl selection and was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Here is the full release on Elliott’s suspension:
NFL release on Elliott suspension pic.twitter.com/ScycQSp0ED
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) August 11, 2017
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