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.

Elliott is interested in joining a playoff team, and his agent thanks Jones and the team for granting his client's release

Elliott's release gives him an opportunity to join a playoff team ahead of the final week of the regular season.