The Great Zeke-o-nomics: How Much Does Dallas Still Owe Their (Former) Star Running Back?
Ah, Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys. A relationship that brought us both thrilling runs to the endzone and endless contract negotiations that would make your head spin faster than a cheerleader at a touchdown. But fear not, citizens of Cowboys Nation, for today we delve into the not-so-glamorous world of salary caps and dead money to answer the burning question: How much moolah does Jerry Jones still owe Zeke?
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Hold Your Horses, There's a Twist!
Now, before you grab your calculator and dust off your high school algebra, there's a wrinkle in this financial blanket. Zeke isn't exactly trotting out in that shiny blue and silver anymore. That's right, folks, Ezekiel Elliott is no longer a Dallas Cowboy! He recently signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, leaving Jerry Jones with a hefty dose of dead cap (financial jargon, but basically money they can't use because of Zeke's old contract).
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So, How Much Dead Doe Does Dallas Have?
Here's where things get interesting. Buckle up, because we're about to play a game of "Who Wants to Be a Salary Cap Millionaire?"
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- Option A): A cool million bucks? Nope, try again. Zeke's price tag is a bit steeper than that.
- Option B): A tidy sum of $5 million? Getting warmer, but we're not quite there yet.
- Drumroll please... The answer is: A whopping $6 million!
That's right, folks. The ghost of Zeke's contract is still haunting the Cowboys' salary cap to the tune of six big ones.
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Jerry's Internal Monologue (Probably):
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Man, I coulda bought a whole new yacht with that money! Maybe next year Zeke can come back and, uh, coach the wide receivers? They need the work. Six million bucks... I could have gotten a life-sized golden statue of myself for that!
The Plot Thickens: A Tale of Two Cities (and Running Backs)
But wait, there's more! Here's the kicker: Zeke's new contract with the Patriots is worth a base salary of $3 million. This means America's Team is essentially paying Zeke to play for a different team! Talk about a generous severance package.
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The Moral of the Story?
In the world of NFL finances, things can get stranger than a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Zeke's situation is a reminder that contracts are complicated beasts, and dead money can linger longer than a bad case of turf toe. But hey, at least it makes for some good conversation (and hopefully a chuckle or two). Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a sudden urge to write a financial advice blog for professional athletes...
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