Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday after he suffered a head injury in a "minor car accident" on Sunday night, the team announced.
Elliott worked off to the side of practice Wednesday as a precaution, NFL Network's Jane Slater reported. After the session ended, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Elliott would not practice Thursday and would return on Tuesday. He said Elliott was the passenger in a car that was rear-ended on Sunday night. The team learned about the incident on Monday, Garrett added.
Garrett said the head injury isn't serious, which makes sense given Elliott's presence at the team facility. Due to the hands-off nature of offseason training activities and Elliott's stellar grip on the offense, it makes sense to take all the precautions necessary.
Speaking at a Sports Business Journal award show Wednesday night, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered his take on the situation:
The No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 draft, Elliott rushed for 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns during his Pro Bowl rookie season. With the club already envisioning an expanded role for Elliott in 2017, there is no reason to risk his well-being during a spring walkthrough.
