NFL
Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott
Dallas Cowboys, Running Back
Age: 29-118d (Jul 22, 1995)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Ohio State
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2016
Agent(s): Rocky Arceneaux (Alliance Sports Management)
2024 Cap Hit
$2,000,000
2024 Cash
$2,000,000
Career Earnings
$75,668,561
2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Ezekiel Elliott signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $375,000 signing bonus, $1,625,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000. In 2024, Elliott will earn a base salary of $1,250,000 and a signing bonus of $375,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,000,000 and a dead cap value of $1,625,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$375,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,625,000
Total GTD:
$1,625,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | $2,000,000 | 0.78% | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,625,000 |
| 2025 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | $1,250,000 | $375,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Per Game Active Bonus: $22,058 ($375,000)
- 1,110 Yards from Scrimmage + Playoff Berth: $250,000
10 Touchdowns + Playoff Berth: $250,000
55% Snaps + Playoff Berth: $500,000
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Free Agent
Ezekiel Elliott signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $600,000 signing bonus, $1,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$600,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,100,000
Total GTD:
$1,100,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2019-2026 Rookie Extension
Ezekiel Elliott signed a 6 year , $90,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $7,500,000 signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000. In 2024, Elliott will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $6,040,000 and a dead cap value of $6,040,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $90,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$28,052,137
Total GTD:
$50,052,137
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2016-2020 Rookie
Ezekiel Elliott signed a 4 year , $24,956,341 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $16,350,066 signing bonus, $24,506,340 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,239,085.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $24,956,341
Average Salary:
$6,239,085
Signing Bonus:
$16,350,066
GTD at Sign:
$24,506,340
Total GTD:
$24,506,340
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$75,668,561
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$16,800,066 |
$16,800,066 |
|
| 2017 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,025,186 |
$17,825,252 |
|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$2,718,758 |
$20,544,010 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$8,288,964 |
$28,832,974 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$19,835,587 |
$48,668,561 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$9,600,000 |
$58,268,561 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$12,400,000 |
$70,668,561 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$73,668,561 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$75,668,561 |
|
| Total |
$75,668,561 |
$75,668,561 |
||||
| Total |
$75,668,561 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$26,396,081 | $24,225,066 | - | $8,600,000 | - | $72,414 | $72,668,561 |
| 1 |
|
$1,550,000 | $600,000 | - | - | - | - | $3,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
21 |
$450,000
|
$16,350,066 |
$16,800,066 |
$16,800,066 |
|||||
| 2017 |
|
22 |
$1,025,186
|
$1,025,186 |
$17,825,252 |
||||||
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$2,718,758
|
$2,718,758 |
$20,544,010 |
||||||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$752,137
|
$7,500,000 |
$36,827 |
$8,288,964 |
$28,832,974 |
||||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$6,800,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$35,587 |
$19,835,587 |
$48,668,561 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$1,000,000
|
$8,600,000 |
$9,600,000 |
$58,268,561 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$12,400,000
|
$12,400,000 |
$70,668,561 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$1,550,000
|
$600,000 |
$3,000,000 |
$73,668,561 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$1,250,000
|
$375,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$75,668,561 |
|||||
| Total |
$27,946,081 |
$24,825,066 |
$8,600,000 |
$13,000,000 |
$72,414 |
$75,668,561 |
$75,668,561 |
||||
| Total |
$27,946,081 |
$24,825,066 |
$8,600,000 |
$13,000,000 |
$72,414 |
$75,668,561 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$26,396,081 | $24,225,066 | - | $8,600,000 | - | $72,414 | $72,668,561 |
| 1 |
|
$1,550,000 | $600,000 | - | - | - | - | $3,000,000 |
-
Apr 29, 2024
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
-
Aug 14, 2023
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Mar 15, 2023
Designated a Post June 1st release by Dallas (DAL)
-
Dec 09, 2022
Fined $13,261 Excessive Celebration against Indianapolis (IND)
-
Aug 27, 2021
Converted $8.6M of 2021 salary into bonus, clearing $6.88M of cap with Dallas (DAL)
-
Sep 04, 2019
Signed a 6 year $90 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
-
Apr 17, 2019
Dallas (DAL) exercised a $9.099 million option for 2020
-
Dec 14, 2018
Fined $26,739 Impermissible use of his helmet against Corey Graham (PHI)
-
Dec 01, 2018
Fined $13,369 Excessive celebration (use of a prop) against Washington (WAS)
-
Oct 13, 2017
Suspended 6 games for violating the league's personal conduct policy, forfeiting $559,193 in 2017 salary with Dallas (DAL)
-
May 18, 2016
Signed a 4 year $24.95 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
-
Apr 28, 2016
Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 1 (#4 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 01, 2018 |
|
Excessive celebration (use of a prop) against Washington (WAS) | $13,369 | |
| Dec 14, 2018 |
|
Impermissible use of his helmet against Corey Graham (PHI) | $26,739 | |
| Dec 09, 2022 |
|
Excessive Celebration against Indianapolis (IND) | $13,261 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2017 |
|
Violating the league's personal conduct policy | 6 | $559,193 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Yards/Gm | Rush Touchdowns | Receiving Targets | Receiving Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving Yards/Rec | Receiving Yards/Gm | Receiving Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DAL | 7 | 2 | 164 | 29.70 | 48 | 149 | 21.3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NE | 17 | 5 | 539 | 51.30 | 184 | 642 | 37.8 | 3 | 65 | 51 | 313 | 6.1 | 18.4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | DAL | 15 | 14 | 558 | 48.00 | 231 | 876 | 58.4 | 12 | 23 | 17 | 92 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DAL | 17 | 17 | 810 | 66.00 | 237 | 1,002 | 58.9 | 10 | 65 | 47 | 287 | 6.1 | 16.9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | DAL | 15 | 14 | 787 | 68.70 | 244 | 979 | 65.3 | 6 | 71 | 52 | 338 | 6.5 | 22.5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 942 | 83.40 | 301 | 1,357 | 84.8 | 12 | 71 | 54 | 420 | 7.8 | 26.3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | DAL | 15 | 15 | 893 | 82.80 | 304 | 1,435 | 95.7 | 6 | 95 | 77 | 567 | 7.4 | 37.8 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 | DAL | 10 | 10 | 591 | 67.80 | 242 | 983 | 98.3 | 7 | 38 | 26 | 269 | 10.3 | 26.9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | DAL | 15 | 15 | 716 | 67.50 | 322 | 1,631 | 108.7 | 15 | 40 | 32 | 363 | 11.3 | 24.2 | 1 | 5 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $5,390,706
- Avg. Salary: $5,390,706
- NFL Rank: 404
- RB Rank: 17
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $2,000,000
- NFL Rank: 766
- RB Rank: 37
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Ezekiel Elliott to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Sanders | 4 | $25,400,000 | $6,350,000 | 25 |
| David Montgomery | 3 | $18,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 25 |
| Joe Mixon | 2 | $11,500,000 | $5,750,000 | 26 |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | 2 | $10,500,000 | $5,250,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 3 | $16,350,000 | $5,837,500 | 26.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Elliott's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,314,706 | $5,314,706 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Elliott statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Rush Yds/Gm, Rush TD/Gm, Rec/Gm, Fum/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Rush Yds/Gm | Rush TD/Gm | Rec/Gm | Fum/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Miles Sanders
2021-2022
|
85.29 | 69.76 | 0.38 | 1.59 | 0.10 | 72.65 |
|
David Montgomery
2021-2022
|
85.29 | 56.90 | 0.41 | 2.62 | 0.10 | 68.85 |
|
Joe Mixon
2021-2022
|
90.91 | 67.30 | 0.67 | 3.40 | 0.07 | 79.40 |
|
Cordarrelle Patterson
2020-2021
|
96.97 | 26.56 | 0.22 | 2.28 | 0.06 | 75.60 |
| Average | 89.62 | 55.13 | 0.42 | 2.47 | 0.08 | 74.13 |
|
Ezekiel Elliott
2022-2023
|
96.97 | 47.44 | 0.47 | 2.12 | 0.06 | 69.60 |
| Pct Change | 8.20 | -13.95 | 11.90 | -14.17 | 25.00 | -6.11 |
| Median Prime % Change | 1.05% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | 1.81% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Ezekiel Elliott
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $5,390,706 | $5,390,706 |
