Elliott averaged 20 touches per game over the final six contests in 2023, finding the end zone three times.

No, he did not look like the same player he once was, in his burst or ability to break tackles, but he remained a savvy player with a nose — and the body — for the end zone. A motivated Elliott proved he could catch passes and he has shown no decline in blocking ability, a prerequisite which should earn him ample snaps. Elliott remains a punishing player at 225 pounds. We can debate how many touches the Cowboys intend to provide him as they avoid clarity, especially as a pass-catcher, but you know he is getting the short-yardage plays and touchdowns.