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Zeke Dumps Dallas Cowboys With a 6-Word Message As Belichick and Patriots Go All Out To Welcome Him to New England

Published 08/15/2023, 12:07 PM EDT

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The 2023 NFL offseason has already provided plenty of heat for the upcoming season. The RB conundrum is one that will catch the eye of most, with Ezekiel Elliott the latest member to join the drama. After being released by the Cowboys earlier this year, his future was up in the air with the 2023 season just weeks away. But a player of his caliber will rarely go unnoticed as his latest announcement confirms his intention.

The 3x Pro Bowl winner is on his way to stepping up for a different franchise after 7 years with the Dallas Cowboys. The announcement was confirmed by the man himself on Twitter as he looks to start a new phase in his career.

Ezekiel Elliott has his favorite number with the Patriots

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Following the confirmation of the signing, the Patriots have delightfully announced the signing of Ezekiel Elliott onto their roster. This comes just days before the new season is about to begin, with the Patriots leaving the deal a bit too late. The announcement by Zeke is one that will rejoice the Patriots fans and sting the Cowboys.

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Elliott shared a six worded blow to his former team as he confirmed his desire to play for the Patriots. He went on to tweet, “One Five, all the way live !” hinting at the number he will wear under Bill Belichick. This was a nod to the number he had worn during his college days dropping subtle hints about what lies ahead for him and his new team.

The link-up between Zeke and his new team Patriots will add a lot of hype for the New England fans as they head into the season hoping to break their duck. With the announcement left a little too late, they will hope to make the best of the situation with their new RB.

Patriots swoop in for Zeke at the last minute

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Ezekiel Elliot is one of the active RBs who has performed consistently at the highest levels. The decision by the Cowboys may come to haunt them if he is able to replicate his peak numbers. The Patriots on the other hand are set to entertain a top-tier RB as competition for the RBs already on their roster. Although the decision came later than what many would have expected from the Patriots. They have swooped in and signed Zeke on a year contract worth $6 million.

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The Free Agent will provide competition to the Patriots’ roster alongside adding a new element to the team. With Belichick looking to turn the ship around at New England, Zeke may provide the lacking element in the franchise.

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Jerry Jones will not be looking forward to the visit of the Patriots in Week 4 when they host their former RB. With the added twist of fate to the upcoming season, things just got a little trickier for the Cowboys.

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Kushal Jain is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Having started off writing as a hobby when he was 19, it has snowballed into becoming his full time profession. He is a passionate football fan, or as per the US etymology, soccer fan.
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