Cowboys release RB Morris to make room on roster for Elliott

Posted September 07, 2019 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, left, celebrates with Alfred Morris (23) after Morris carried the ball for a touchdown agains the Houston Texans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) The Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have released running back Alfred Morris to make room on the roster for Ezekiel Elliott for Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants.

The move Saturday came three days after Elliott signed a $90 million, six-year extension to end the two-time rushing champion's holdout, which lasted the entire preseason.

Morris joined the Cowboys early in training camp with Elliott missing. Two years ago, Morris was the primary replacement during Elliott's six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations.

The release of Morris clears the way for rookie Tony Pollard to be Elliott's primary backup while also playing special teams. Morris didn't have the versatility to play special teams, putting his roster spot in jeopardy with Elliott's return.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott participates in drills during a work out at the team's NFL football practice facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) The Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott speaks about his new contract during a news conference at the team's NFL football team's practice facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Elliott's agreement on a new contract ended a holdout that covered all of training camp and the preseason and came four days before the season opener at home against the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) The Associated Press

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