The Dallas Cowboys were dealt a blow in their already-thin backfield Monday when the NFL announced a two-game suspension of veteran running back Ronald Jones for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The move greatly reduces Jones’ chances of making Dallas’ opening-day roster.
With second-year undrafted pro Malik Davis and sixth-round rookie Deuce Vaughn now penciled in as starter Tony Pollard’s top backups, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving the door open for a possible reunion with former starter Ezekiel Elliott. Davis has only 38 carries in the NFL.
“We’re reading the tea leaves,” Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday when asked about the prospect of re-signing Elliott. “He’s not ruled out at all.”