The Facts: Pollard wants more touches, and he's willing to line up anywhere to get them. With Ezekiel Elliott healthy and likely to take on the bulk of the rushing duties in 2022, Pollard said that instead of being content with being the No. 2 running back, he's been exploring different roles in Dallas' offense in order to find new ways to contribute and add more value to his market. "I'm open to anything just being on the field, being able to make the most of my opportunities," Pollard said after OTAs on Thursday. "If I have to lineup in the slot a little more, whatever it takes, I'm ready to do it."

Diehards Line: Pollard had a career year last season, recording career highs in multiple categories as Elliott struggled through a knee injury. But Elliott is now fully recovered and is expected to continue taking on the majority of the carries, leaving Pollard in a limbo in terms of playing time. Pollard said he's not looking to replace Elliott in his role, recognizing that his teammate has serious value in the backfield. So in order to get himself on the field as much as possible, Pollard has decided to expand his skillset, working out more as a receiver and special teams player in addition to his current role. Playing as a pass-catcher is not new territory for Pollard, who split his time in college at Memphis between rushing and receiving. And in his limited opportunities playing in the slot as a pro Pollard has shown he can still keep up, collecting 337 yards receiving in 2021. Between the return of a healthy Elliott and the need to fill a hole at receiver after trading away Amari Cooper, Pollard could see even more time at the position in 2022.