The Facts: The NFL Players Association recently turned over phone records and other documents that league investigators have been seeking in their ongoing probe of domestic violence allegations against Elliott – a potentially significant step in resolving a case that has lingered since last summer. The players' union and Elliott's representatives complied with the longstanding request last week, two people with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
Diehards Line:The NFL has said only that its investigation is ongoing, declining to get into details. The league also has looked into videos and photos that surfaced of Elliott pulling down a woman’s shirt and exposing her bare breast on the roof of a Dallas bar while watching an early St. Patrick’s Day parade in March. ... According to USA Today's Tom Pelissero, the submission of these documents now suggests the investigation is nearing its conclusion and there could be closure before the calendar gets too close to the start of the regular season in September, as the league generally tries to provide out of fairness to clubs, though any discipline would be subject to an appeal that could further extend the process. ... We'll be watching for more.