Ezekiel Elliott avoided charges earlier this year after he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend, but that does not mean the Dallas Cowboys running back is in the clear with NFL.
In fact, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports that the NFL is currently investigating the case on its own and could ultimately hit Elliott with a “lengthy suspension” if it determines he violated the leagues policy on domestic abuse.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reportedly tried to discuss the Elliott investigation with Lisa Friel, a former New York prosecutor who is in charge of dealing with domestic violence cases for the NFL, during the recent league meetings in Houston. Sources told La Canfora other league and team executives witnessed the exchange, and Friel did not respond to Jones.
No charges were brought against Elliott after five complaints were filed stemming from his ex-girlfriend accusing him of domestic assault back in July. The woman posted some disturbing photos on social media and claimed Elliott had been abusing her for months.
Of course, the NFL has come under fire once again for botching a domestic violence incident with Josh Brown. The New York Giants kicker was suspended only one game at the start of the season, despite the league vowing to have zero tolerance and institute a baseline ban of six games with such cases.
Elliott is currently second in the NFL with 703 rushing yards. He trails only DeMarco Murray, who has played two more games.
