4 Cowboys Who Will Be Cut by the End of October
The Dallas Cowboys are boasting a 2-2 record as they head into their Week 5 matchup against the expectation-exceeding Pittsburgh Steelers. FanDuel Sportsbook is currently projecting the Cowboys to be 1.5-point underdogs in the Steel City, meaning they need everyone to do their part to achieve victory.
It isn't a secret that several Cowboys on both sides of the ball aren't playing up to their potential. If they can't get back on track and help the team win football games, management and the coaching staff might decide that certain players have outstayed their welcome.
With that in mind, here are four Cowboys who could be cut by the end of October.
1. Ezekiel Elliott, RB
The Cowboys' reunion with Ezekiel Elliott was one of the team's biggest offseason stories, which is saying a lot. While some fans were happy to see Elliott returning to Dallas, others were frustrated that the Cowboys opted to reunite with the declining rusher rather than target big-name running backs like Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley.
Fast forward to the beginning of October when it's clear that the Elliott experiment has been a complete bust. The former Ohio State RB is currently in the middle of his worst performance to date as he's registered just 81 rushing yards and one touchdown on 24 carries. His 36 receiving yards on six catches also show that he isn't making an impact on the passing game, either.
Making matters worse is that Elliott hasn't even rushed for 20 yards since Week 1. He also went from taking 32 offensive snaps during the season opener to just 10 in Week 4 as Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn continue to earn more opportunities over them.
Assuming this trend continues, Elliott won't be around for much longer. While he holds a special place in Dallas fans' hearts, it's hard to justify his roster spot based on his current production levels.
The Cowboys can also save just over $1.6 million by cutting Elliott, which are funds that can be used to address other positional needs or even pull off a big trade. Either way, the clock is ticking.