Zeke and the Moolah: Did the Dallas Cowboys Shower Him With Cash? You Betcha!
Ah, Ezekiel Elliott. The man, the myth, the laundry pile of cash. Running back extraordinaire for the Dallas Cowboys (well, for most of his career, anyway), Zeke's become a household name – and not just for his jukes on the field. Let's just say Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, isn't shy about opening his wallet. So, how much moolah did Elliott rake in during his time in Dallas? Buckle up, because we're about to dive into a financial touchdown.
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| How Much Money Did Ezekiel Elliott Make With The Dallas Cowboys |
From Rookie to Rich: The Early Years
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Ezekiel Elliott wasn't exactly slinging burgers before the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in 2016. But let's just say his rookie contract was a significant upgrade. We're talking a cool $24.9 million spread over four years, with a $16.3 million signing bonus. That's enough to buy, well, a whole lot of jerseys with your own name on them. Not bad for a young buck fresh out of college, right?
The Big Payday: Signing a Contract Fatter Than a Thanksgiving Turkey
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Now, things got really interesting in 2019. Remember that meme of Scrooge McDuck swimming in his money bin? Zeke was basically living that life after signing a six-year contract worth a whopping $90 million with the Cowboys. $7.5 million signing bonus? Check. Guaranteed money throughout the first three years? You betcha. Zeke wasn't just running the ball anymore, he was running to the bank.
Did the Money Machine Keep Printing? Not Quite...
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Those first three years with guaranteed money were sweet, like candy from a baby (don't do that, by the way). But the last three years of the contract? Well, let's just say the guarantees dried up faster than a Texas watering hole in July. This meant Zeke had to prove his worth on the field to keep that cash flowing. Still, with a base salary of $15 million a year, we're pretty sure Zeke wasn't exactly living paycheck to paycheck.
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The Return to Dallas: A Smaller Check, But Still a Big Deal
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After a little detour in 2023, Zeke came back to the Dallas Cowboys in 2024 for a one-year contract. This time around, it wasn't quite Scrooge McDuck levels of wealth, but it was still a respectable $2 million with $1.625 million guaranteed. Hey, even if you can't buy your own island, a two-million-dollar year ain't half bad.
So, How Much Did Zeke Earn in Total? Let's Do the Math (Kind Of)
Adding it all up, Ezekiel Elliott's total earnings from the Dallas Cowboys are somewhere around $70.6 million. That's enough to buy a lot of fancy cleats, a lifetime supply of haircuts, and maybe even a few dance classes to perfect his touchdown celebration moves (they could use some work, Zeke).
The End Zone: Zeke, the Cowboys, and a Whole Lot of Cash
There you have it, folks. The financial story of Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys. It's a tale of big contracts, guaranteed money, and enough zeros to make your head spin. Who knows what the future holds for Zeke, but one thing's for sure: the man knows how to make a buck (or a million).
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