Out for a year and you (perhaps) expect him back in what is a young man's game.
Surely, our collective man love for Ellis does not extend toward some odd, surrealistic hope that he can contribute this or any other year?
The man is older than ... fuhgetaboutit!
As for whatever happens to Ellis, I hope jerra knows this:
It will be a lose-lose situation for Jerra and the Cowboys.
If Ellis is placed on IJ he will say the Cowboys did not give him a chance, that they punished him for speaking out.
If he plays and plays poorly, Ellis will say he was rushed into play even though he did not feel ready.
If he reinjuries himself, Ellis will ask how much loyalty the Cowboys will have for him. What have they done for him lately.
Hope Jerra sees the liabilities just having this whiner around poses.