Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is set to be a healthy scratch against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
According to Cowboys reporter Todd Archer, the veteran back will not travel to Atlanta due to disciplinary reasons.
“Ezekiel Elliott will not be active vs. Atlanta and will not make the trip with the Cowboys because of disciplinary reasons, according to a source,” Archer reported on Saturday. “First time he is a healthy scratch in a non-season finale in his career.”
Ezekiel Elliott Has Faced Plenty Of Criticism This Season
Elliott has been widely criticized this season as the Cowboys have the NFL’s worst rushing offense. His absence should see Dalvin Cook feature prominently after he was elevated to the main roster ahead of their previous game.
The Cowboys are going into Sunday’s game against the Falcons with a 3-4 record, which puts them third in the NFC East. They will be keen on a positive result against the Kirk Cousins-led side.
