Ezekiel Elliott's famous mid-riff style appears to violate NFL rules

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I don't care! This man looks like a home run waiting to happen!

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Kevin Seifert
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We're happy for Ezekiel Elliott, his personal style and his firm commitment to displaying his six-pack abs. The world no doubt appreciates seeing his Dallas Cowboys uniform tailored to match his fashion ethos.

But Elliott's distinct look at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, documented in the tweet below, isn't likely to be seen again. The NFL's long list of game-day uniform rules makes clear that the former Ohio State Buckeyes running back is going to have to wear regulation jerseys just like all the other schmoes in the league.

Here's what Rule 5, Section 4, Article 3, Item 2 of the NFL's 2015 rule book says about jersey-related style statements. The relevant part is in bold for those of you who want to minimize your gobbledygook consumption this weekend.

"Jersey must cover all pads and other protective equipment worn on the torso and upper arms, and must be appropriately tailored to remain tucked into the uniform pants throughout the game. Tear-away jerseys are prohibited. Mesh jerseys with large fishnet material (commonly referred to as 'bullet-hole' or 'port-hole' mesh) are also prohibited. Surnames of players in letters a minimum of 2½ inches high must be affixed to the exterior of jerseys across the upper back above the numerals; nicknames are prohibited. All jerseys must carry a small NFL Shield logo at the middle of the yoke of the neck on the front of the garment. All fabrics must be approved by the League office prior to production."

Sorry, Zeke. It was fun while it lasted. But if you're like the rest of us, you would have been less interested in showing off those abs as you got older, anyway.
 

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Thankfully what players wear doesn't affect how well they perform.

Usually.
 

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Im sure itll be a pregame thing for him in the NFL.
Alota players wear different shoes pregame that arent allowed in game
 

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Im sure itll be a pregame thing for him in the NFL.
Alota players wear different shoes pregame that arent allowed in game

Works for me. There's nothing wrong with a little flair. I know the prudes that run the No Fun League disagree but they don't pay my checks.
 

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Honestly good. I already have to fight off trash talkers year round the last thing I need to hear about is Elliott dressing like, well like that...haha.
 

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What if that's his secret in being a beast on the field?
 

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I seriously doubt anyone thinks this look will see the light of day once actual bullets begin to fly. Zeke I'm sure all too aware of this, but we understand the hacks must churn out copy.
 
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I seriously doubt anyone thinks this look will see the light of day once actual bullets begin to fly. Zeke I'm sure all too aware of this, but we understand the hacks must churn out copy.

It won't. Once upon a time there was a running back that took his helmet off after scoring...a defensive back that tackled from behind...an offensive lineman that placed his hands underneath the face mask of Reggie White...and my favorite a receiver who fell to his knees and pulled imaginary six guns out to shoot. It won't take long for the NFL to ban cropped jerseys from pre-game warm ups. I'm still waiting for them to ban players from "leaping" in the stands.
 

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Many college players wore the "Zeke" jersey in the 80's and 90's, and they weren't allowed to do that in the NFL. #nothingnew
 

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If Zeke gets around 240-260 carries and only totals about 900 yards, how will you guys react?
 

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Didn't Chance Warmack rock the mid-riff style a couple of years ago? Of course all he was showing off was a big ole belly
 
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