On Wednesday morning, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked if newly-acquired running back Ezekiel Elliott would practice in Green Bay. He answered that question in typical Belichick fashion.
“We’ll see how it goes,” Belichick told reporters.
Belichick did say that he’s looking forward to working with Elliott, so that should put a smile on Patriots fans’ faces.
Bill Belichick tells reporters “We’ll see how it goes,” when asked about Ezekiel Elliott practicing in Green Bay.
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 16, 2023
The Patriots signed Elliott to a one-year deal that’s worth up to $6 million. It includes a $3 million base salary and $1 million signing bonus.
Elliott, a former No. 4 overall pick, has spent every year of his NFL career with the Cowboys. This season will mark the first time ever that he’s not suiting up for “America’s Team.”
Last year, Elliott had a career-low 876 rushing yards. To make matters worse, he averaged just 3.9 yards per touch.
The Patriots won’t need Elliott to carry their backfield since they have Rhamondre Stevenson. However, they’d like to see him be more efficient with each carry.