The NFL is reportedly seeking information regarding an alleged domestic violence incident that took place involving Ezekiel Elliott in February, which would be separate from the accusations the Dallas Cowboys running back faced in July.
According to a report from USA Today, an NFL official reached out to authorities in Aventura, Fla., in late September to obtain information about a February incident in which a woman claimed Elliott assaulted her.
“(The woman) claims that Elliott abused her in February of 2016 in Aventura,” NFL security representative Ed DuBois wrote in an email. “She claims that she called the Aventura Police via 911 and that officers arrived but decided not to arrest Elliott.”
The woman called 911 on Feb. 12 and told a dispatcher that Elliott struck her with an open hand on her “upper-left chest.” She also said Elliott “pushed me and shoved me against a wall” and that he had “pushed” and “shoved” her in the past. When asked when the last time Elliott hurt her was, the woman said “a couple months ago.” She added that she did not report the previous incident.
An officer who responded to the call said Elliott was not arrested because it was “her word against his and no independent witnesses” were present.
Since USA Today does not identify alleged victims of domestic assault, it is unclear if the woman who called police in February is the same one who shared some disturbing photos on social media in July and accused Elliott of abusing her for months.
While no charges were filed against Elliott in either incident, the NFL continues to investigate the rookie running back.
