The NFL's attempt to suspend Ezekiel Elliott for six games took another turn Thursday, as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated Elliott's preliminary injunction, reinstating the ban.
According to the Associated Press, the three circuit judge panel in New Orleans voted 2-1 in the NFL's favor.
The NFL said in a statement that it will enforce Elliott's suspension "effective immediately," meaning that Elliott will be eligible to return to the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 24, one day after the team's Thanksgiving game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
From the @NFL, on #Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 12, 2017
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Elliott is not out of legal maneuvers yet, however. Elliott could attempt to get another injunction in a more favorable circuit court.
From Dallas Morning News reporter Kate Hairopoulos:
This means Elliott and the NFLPA will file for an injunction in Sourhern District of New York. He needs it to keep playing.
— Kate Hairopoulos (@khairopoulos) October 12, 2017
Elliott's lawyer, Frank Salzano, said in a statement that he and Elliott will determine "what is the best course of action in the next few days."
In the wake of the 5th circuits decision to put #Cowboys RB Zeke Elliotts suspension back on, a statement from his lawyer, Frank Salzano pic.twitter.com/DmXE3C6WBV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 12, 2017
The Cowboys are off this week, giving the courts plenty of time to sort things out before the franchise returns to action Oct. 22 against the San Francisco 49ers.
