3 Ezekiel Elliott trade destinations for Cowboys to free Tony Pollard

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on as Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Avonte Maddox #29 in the background after McLeod ran back a fumble for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 01, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 23-9. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on as Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Avonte Maddox #29 in the background after McLeod ran back a fumble for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 01, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 23-9. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Sep 22, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball in the first quarter against Miami Dolphins defensive end Taco Charlton (96) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball in the first quarter against Miami Dolphins defensive end Taco Charlton (96) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

The Dallas Cowboys clearly have something in running back Tony Pollard. Here are three hypothetical trade destinations for Ezekiel Elliott if they were to plan on moving him.

The Dallas Cowboys participated in a thrilling Thanksgiving Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Even though they forced overtime, it was the Raiders who left AT&T Stadium with the 36-33 victory.

If there was one thing to take away from the game, it is that the Cowboys truly have something special in running back Tony Pollard. Not only did he pick up 68 yards from scrimmage in the game, but he also returned a kick 100-yards for a touchdown.

That leaves some questions as to what the Cowboys should do at the position. Could trading Ezekiel Elliott ahead of the 2022 season be an answer? If that is the case, here are three potential trade destinations they could explore.

Ezekiel Elliott trade destinations in 2022 for Cowboys to give Tony Pollard the RB1 job

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins could be a team that looks to further upgrade their offense, specifically at running back.

This season, Miami has one of the worst rushing attacks in the NFL. Through 11 games, the Dolphin averaged just 77.4 rushing yards per game, the second-worst in the league, behind the Houston Texans. Yes, the offensive line plays a role in it, but they could stand to add a premier back to their arsenal.

If the Dolphins want to run it back with Tua Tagovailoa for one more year, bringing in Elliott for the quarterback to lean upon would be a wise move. Plus, it would help that they can bring in Elliott’s contract with Tagovailoa still on his rookie deal.