ProFootballTalk : reported that Ezekiel Elliott case continues to be a bizarre balancing act for the NFL

On the other hand, the league needs to be cognizant of the potential P.R. Whatever the motivation, a decision must come ASAFP if the league hopes for its internal investigation process to preserve any credibility whatsoever. And while Jones clearly has a vested interest in the current machinations of that specific mechanism, he made a valid point. A cynic would say that influential Giants co-owner John Mara is pushing for immediate resolution, so that his team won't have to face Elliott in Week One. Right or wrong, the league's bungling of other investigations invites skepticism and cynicism when it comes to this one.

NFL discipline still reportedly in play for Ezekiel Elliott as probe nears end

The woman alleges that Elliott abused her in February 2016 and again over the course of several days in July. The NFL's investigation into alleged acts of domestic violence committed by Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is nearing its end. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, Elliott could face some kind of punishment from the league as a result of that investigation. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has consistently maintained that the NFL has found nothing in its investigation of Elliott and that he is innocent. "This is a situation that has gone back and forth so many times," Schefter said in a radio appearance.

Ezekiel Elliott suspension would set up every single NFL player for blackmail

The NFL is likely aware of the precedent they would set with an Elliott suspension based on the alleged domestic violence charges. Which means that suspending Elliott based solely on an unprovable accusation sets a dangerous precedent that would set up every single NFL player as a blackmail target. Various sources claim that Ezekiel Elliott could face a one- or two-game suspension at the hands of the NFL after being accused of domestic violence. If another player was faced with a similar situation today, and the blackmail threat included allegations of domestic violence, would that player still contact the authorities, or simply pay up? Yet the NFL appears to be ready to hand down a suspension for something it can't prove - and which Elliott can't disprove.


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