Ezekiel Elliot’s 6 Games Suspension Delayed by Court Decision

Ezekiel Elliott's 6 game suspension was delayed by a Texas judge after a request from NFL Players Association.

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Jasmin C
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ESPN has reported that request from NFL Players Association “for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the implementation of the six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott” has been granted by federal judge Amos Mazzant III. NFL suspended Elliot for violating the league’s personal conduct policy following accusations of domestic violence.

The court stated that Elliott “did not receive a fundamentally fair hearing”. The full memorandum opinion and order was posted by Josina Anderson of the ESPN on her Twitter profile.

Elliot was accused of domestic violence in July 2016 by his former girlfriend Tiffany Thompson. He has denied the accusations in full. NFL began an investigation that lasted over a year which resulted in 6 games suspension. On Tuesday, following Elliot’s appeal, the suspension was upheld. Elliott’s attorneys have then issued a statement saying that they will take the case on the federal level and that “NFL will have to answer for its unfair and unjust practices“. Kia Wright Roberts, the lead investigator for NFL, questioned Thomson’s credibility after interviewing her 6 times and was against Ezekiel Elliot’s suspension.

Elliot was eligible for Week 1 game against New York Giants, with his suspension beginning on Monday. With the suspension now being delayed, Elliot will be able to play as long as the legal battle is ongoing and probably will remain on the field for the entire season. This doesn’t mean that Elliot is off the hook since he might have to serve his suspension at some point.
Adam Schefter‏ of the ESPN has posted both the statements from NFL Players Association and Ezekiel Elliot’s attorneys on his Twitter profile.

Elliot being able to play this season will mean a great deal for the Cowboys, considering he was league’s top rusher with 1,631 yards, adding 16 touchdowns and 363 receiving yards.

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