PFT: NFL: Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension begins immediately

[Macnalty]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/12/nfl-ezekiel-elliotts-suspension-begins-immediately/

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

So corrupt.

 

[ShortRound]

Welp.

 

[jobberone]

NFL: Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension begins immediately
Posted by Josh Alper on October 12, 2017, 6:10 PM EDT

AP

The NFL won a court battle on Thursday when a three-judge panel from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the injunction blocking the league’s six-game suspension of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott must be vacated.

That allowed the NFL to reinstate the suspension and the league announced in a statement that they are doing just that. The Cowboys are on a bye this week, so Elliott’s suspension would run through their Thanksgiving game.

“Earlier today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the preliminary injunction that prohibited the league from imposing the six-game suspension issued to Ezekiel Elliott for a violation of the Personal Conduct Policy. The Court also directed the district court to dismiss the union’s lawsuit which was filed on Elliott’s behalf. As a result, Elliott’s suspension will begin effective immediately. Elliott is eligible to return to the team on Friday, November 24 following the Cowboys’ Thursday, November 23 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.”

There are options for Elliott to continue the legal fight and there’s been no indication that he plans to drop it, so the suspension may not ultimately play out in the manner the league laid out on Thursday.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/12/nfl-ezekiel-elliotts-suspension-begins-immediately/

 

[Bleedblue1111]

Umm no offense. But. ..duh?

 

[erod]

The NFL won.

Zeke is free to roam for six weeks all alone.

Yikes.

 

[Sarge]

Just get it over with already so we can move on.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Another lost season and worst of all, a convenient excuse not to fire Garrett!

 

[unionjack8]

Jerry.
Stop that bastsrd in his tracks and veto that extension for him

 

[canters]

Zeke’s legal team so far has been tenacious. Stands to reason they go to court in NY. But, the handwriting is on the wall here.

 

[fishspill]

Man, Zeke will be so fat by November 23rd...

 

[Corso]

I'm ready, let's get it ON!

 

[Zekeats]

Sad thing is that between him being a little out of shape and this coaching staff not sticking to the run and calling horrible plays at critical times I am not so sure he means all that much to us right now. Hopefully he comes back in shape in Dec.

 

[StarOfGlory]

Well, my fantasy team takes a bit hit. And I was hoping to make fun of my Eagle fan friends after Zeke would rip them for 120 yards and at least one score in our first game against them.

 

[DoomsDayD]

Serve the damn suspension and get it over with already!!! I think we all know in the end he isnt going to win the case. Better too serve it out now then the first 6 games next year.

 

[Diehardblues]

And why he should have taken it originally . Probably wouldn't have effected our record much more at 2-3 with a good potential without him to go 3-3.

Now we're headed to a stretch in a couple weeks where it's really going to hurt us. Could be final nail in this season. I really can't see us above .500 after Thanksgiving now.

Thanks Elliott!!

 

[Big D]

The seasons over? After 5 games? lol we still have a capable team. It's not over just yet.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Well better this year then next is the only positive thing.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Sad thing is that between him being a little out of shape and this coaching staff not sticking to the run and calling horrible plays at critical times I am not so sure he means all that much to us right now. Hopefully he comes back in shape in Dec.

I think his presence changes everything about how teams plays Dallas

 

[stiletto]

The NFL won.

Zeke is free to roam for six weeks all alone.

Yikes.

I'm sure there beer kegs are already reserved for his parties. I expect him to put on at least 25 lbs. LOL