NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, citing sources, that the Cowboys will release Elliott ahead of their Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders. NFL insider Josina Anderson had the news first, also reporting that Elliott requested his release.

Dallas says goodbye (again) to their third all-time leading rusher as Elliott looks to possibly join playoff-bound team

The two-time rushing champion will not suit up for the Cowboys' finale at home against Washington. Here's what you need to know.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has released a statement following the surprising release of Ezekiel Elliott.

With one game left in their season, the Dallas Cowboys waived veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday afternoon. The team said it made the move to allow Elliott a chance to latch on with a playoff team should he clear waivers.

NFL veteran RB Ezekiel Elliott could end up on a playoff team after being released from the Cowboys for a second time.

The Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, a quiet end to a Dallas career that started with two rushing titles in three seasons but faded quickly from there. The move was the end of Elliott's second stint with the team that drafted him fourth overall in 2016.

Ezekiel Elliott’s second tenure with the Dallas Cowboys has come to an end after the club honored the running backs