The Facts: The Cowboys’ divisional round playoff loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday is likely the last we will see Elliott in a Dallas uniform. After the game, in that empty locker room, Elliott was asked if he believes he will be back for the 2023 season. “I’ve definitely thought about it,” he said. “I want to be here. I don’t have a crystal ball. Can’t predict the future, but definitely want to be here.”

Diehards Line: According to Star-Telegram staffer Mac Engel, even if he accepted a substantial paycut, it’s hard to see why the Cowboys would want him back. They drafted him No. 4 overall in 2016. They ran him into the dirt. He won two NFL rushing titles in his first three years in the league. He held out to get his massive second contract. Now the Cowboys need young legs again at his sport’s most disposable position. Zeke is scheduled to make $10.9 million next season, and the Cowboys can release him with minimal damage to their salary cap situation. Engel believes that's exactly what will happen. We'll be watching for it.