The Dallas Cowboys cut long-time running back Ezekiel Elliott on Wednesday. Less than a week later, the team is bringing in a new backup for Tony Pollard. Former second-round pick Ronald Jones is joining the Cowboys on a one-year deal, according to Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports.
2018 2nd rounder has won Super Bowls with Bucs, Chiefs. 505 carries, 2244 yards, 19 TDs in regular season. Helps fill void of Ezekiel Elliott release.Jones, 25, joins the team after one season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Jones didn't see much playing time with Kansas City, playing in just six games. He finished the year with 70 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Jones could be in for a jump in playing time with Dallas. Following Elliott's release, the Cowboys will rely on Pollard as their No. 1 option at the position. Pollard broke out last season, gaining 1,007 rushing yards and scoring 9 rushing touchdowns. He added 371 receiving yards and 3 receiving touchdowns.
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