Elliott denied injunction; 6-game suspension reinstated

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's motion for an injunction on his six-game suspension has been denied by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network learned.

As a result, the temporary stay he received on his suspension on Nov. 3 has been terminated.

The court determined Elliott and his representatives "failed to meet the requisite standard" to have their injunction granted.

The NFL can now suspend Elliott for the Cowboys' next six games. Dallas visits the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and its five subsequent opponents are the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and Oakland Raiders.

Elliott would be eligible to return for the Cowboys' Week 16 contest with the Seattle Seahawks.

Elliott's appeal of his suspension will be heard on an expedited basis and is expected to be set "for the next available calendar." Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported that Elliott's next hearing will take place on Dec. 1.

When ESPN's Dan Graziano asked what's next for the sophomore rusher, an NFLPA source responded, "he sits while we argue."

While fighting the suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Elliott has played in the Cowboys' first eight games and recorded 783 yards and seven rushing scores for the 5-3 club.