News: PFT: Texas judge may still dismiss Elliott case

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It’s expected that Judge Amos L. Mazzant III will prevent or permit the suspension of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott on Friday. It’s also possible that Judge Mazzant will, pun obviously intended, punt. The NFL has requested a dismissal of the case in Texas, arguing that the case filed Tuesday night by the NFL in [more]

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Texas judge may still dismiss Elliott case
Posted by Mike Florio on September 7, 2017, 9:12 PM EDT

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It’s expected that Judge Amos L. Mazzant III will prevent or permit the suspension of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott on Friday. It’s also possible that Judge Mazzant will, pun obviously intended, punt.

The NFL has requested a dismissal of the case in Texas, arguing that the case filed Tuesday night by the NFL in New York City should take precedence.

If that occurs, Elliott and the NFLPA will quickly mobilize to raise the same argument made in Texas — that Elliott should be allowed to play while the litigation proceeds, since if he eventually wins after he has been suspended it will be impossible to rectify the damage. If the case proceeds in New York, however, the league will be more likely to prevail on the case itself, ensuring that the six-game suspension eventually will be served.

 

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It’s expected that Judge Amos L. Mazzant III will prevent or permit the suspension of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott on Friday. It’s also possible that Judge Mazzant will, pun obviously intended, punt. The NFL has requested a dismissal of the case in Texas, arguing that the case filed Tuesday night by the NFL in [more]

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Thanks NewsBot.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Why do I feel like the likelihood of that happening is small?

 

[waving monkey]

Why do I feel like the likelihood of that happening is small?

tiny

 

[manster4ever]

tiny

yep...like Rog's brain...and twippy

 

[speedkilz88]

That is unlikely.

 

[Risen Star]

If you want to see Goodell blink, Zeke should announce he identifies as a woman.

His SJW head will explode.

 

[robjay04]

Seems like a pointless article. Florio is making sure he reports on all outcomes before tomorrow's decision.

 

[BlueStar22]

The suspension will be served, just a matter of when. I won't be surprised if it's starting Week 2.

 

[theogt]

As a lawyer I can confirm that any of the potential outcomes could potentially happen.

 

[J817]

The suspension will be served, just a matter of when. I won't be surprised if it's starting Week 2.

Part of me wants to get it all over with tbh.

 

[BlueStar22]

Part of me wants to get it all over with tbh.

Eh, if he's innocent, he needs to fight it til the end. He'll still serve the suspension but you only have one name.

 

[viman96]

NewsBot trolling CZ. Ban hammer?!

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He could also get up his bench and dance some disco. I have given just as much reason that this will happen as that article.

 

[J817]

Eh, if he's innocent, he needs to fight it til the end. He'll still serve the suspension but you only have one name.

The outcome of these proceedings aren't going to sway public opinion when it comes to the good name of Ezekiel Elliott. The slimy way the NFL handled this entire situation made sure of that. If Zeke loses, there will be some who will label him a woman beater. Those same people will label him the same even if he comes out the victor. There is no outcome that will sway those people otherwise. Saying that, no matter how this thing goes it will not change the fact there was no proof, the NFL handled this whole thing very badly, and there were huge credability concerns with the accuser. Yes, he should fight this till the end for sake of fighting, but we all know the outcome of this will be a six suspension.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

I would like to see the Cowboys enter this and sue the NFL. Seeing Jerry not do so is a big disappointment that he just takes a punishment that hurts the team without evidence. Jerry has said it in public but he is too weak to stand up to the league legally which is the only place that it really matters.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I would like to see the Cowboys enter this and sue the NFL. Seeing Jerry not do so is a big disappointment that he just takes a punishment that hurts the team without evidence. Jerry has said it in public but he is too weak to stand up to the league legally which is the only place that it really matters.

He needs to be more like the old Al Davis before he lost it.

 

[mkindred]

I would like to see the Cowboys enter this and sue the NFL. Seeing Jerry not do so is a big disappointment that he just takes a punishment that hurts the team without evidence. Jerry has said it in public but he is too weak to stand up to the league legally which is the only place that it really matters.

I think you are 100% incorrect about Jerry. He's already filed the claim siding with Zeke and that's just the beginning. Jerry is being very cautious on what he says on this subject and has shown more restraint than I can ever recall. I believe he is in a chess match against the NFL as we speak based on his recent comments and behavior.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

He needs to be more like the old Al Davis before he lost it.

Jerry came into the league sueing and winning, but for all we know his legal team may be advising him to stay out of this. I know he is fuming.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

I would like to see the Cowboys enter this and sue the NFL. Seeing Jerry not do so is a big disappointment that he just takes a punishment that hurts the team without evidence. Jerry has said it in public but he is too weak to stand up to the league legally which is the only place that it really matters.

The Cowboys filed in court a declaration of support of the NFL Players Association's emergency motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, fighting the six-game suspension levied by the league against Zeke.

I'm not sure what else is expected of JJ at this point as this is now an issue between Zeke/NFLPA and the NFL. JJ was very vocal in his convictions of Zeke's innocence but now that the situation is in the courts, he most likely is being advised to stay quiet.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...support-emergency-motion-ezekiel-elliott-case