Not only did the Dallas Cowboys benched Ezekiel Elliott, but they've known about his drama for quite some time. 2019 was a long time ago. It was a year before the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott warms up before the start of week three of the NFL preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in ...

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott leaves the field after a 41-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia.