Prior to Sunday’s 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, running back Ezekiel Elliott was a healthy scratch from the gameday roster. It was revealed that the reason for his absence was due to chronic tardiness, which resulted in the team disciplining the veteran.

Ezekiel Elliott did not travel with the Cowboys to Atlanta, as the team is disciplining the running back for his attendance issues in meetings.

As the 2024 season continues to circle the drain for the Dallas Cowboys, the status of running back Ezekiel Elliott has morphed into a mostly futile subplot for this team, an interesting off-field drama that has little to do with how the team is playing on the field.