Ezekiel Elliott just set NFL Twitter ablaze by signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, and fans aren’t holding back. Some are hyped for the running back’s fresh start, while others think he fumbled by picking the “wrong LA team.”
The move comes ahead of the Chargers’ Wild Card showdown against the Houston Texans, adding extra spice to an already fiery matchup.
Ezekiel Elliott’s Bold Move to Chargers Sparks Mixed Fan Reactions
Elliott just shook the NFL world, signing with the Chargers in a move that screams Super Bowl ambitions. The former Dallas Cowboys star joins a team gearing up for a Wild Card clash against the Texans, but not everyone’s convinced this was the right call.
Fans are split down the middle.
One jabbed with, “He picked [the] wrong LA team,” questioning why Elliot didn’t choose the Los Angeles Rams, who already have a ring in the last five years.
He picked to wrong LA team
— Ramsfan1 (@Padresf78857474) January 7, 2025
Others couldn’t resist mocking his ring chase: “This guy will do anything for a chance to win a ring.” It’s a nod to Elliott’s hunger for a championship, even if his choice seems desperate to some.
This guy will do anything for a chance to win a ring
— Optify 🦁 (@optifyy_) January 7, 2025
Then there’s the brutal honesty: “He wanted a chance for a Super Bowl and went to a team that has (in my opinion) no shot at it. He went to the only layoff team that wanted to give him a chance.” Ouch. The sentiment: Elliott might’ve landed with the only playoff team willing to give him a chance.
But not all takes were harsh. One fan quipped, “He’ll probably sacrifice himself for us lol,” adding humor to Zeke’s hard-nosed, all-in playing style.
Of course, controversy swirled, too. “Players being cut so they ‘get a chance’ needs to end today. Never again. Hey, @NFL, you hear me? This will become a trend if you don’t nip it,” one post fumed, criticizing NFL trends that allow players to get cut and reshuffled late in the season.
Elliott brings experience to a Chargers offense looking for postseason magic. The drama is just getting started.
Elliott Released by Cowboys To Chase Playoff Dreams
Elliott’s second stint with the Cowboys ended with a nod of respect from the team. Owner Jerry Jones explained the decision to release the three-time Pro Bowler, emphasizing it was made to give Elliott a shot at playoff glory.
Jones said in a statement, “Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible, we are releasing him from the Cowboys roster today.
“As I have said many times previously, Zeke’s impact as one of the greatest to ever play with the Star on their helmet will never change and is etched in our record books and history forever. We thank him, love him and wish him the absolute best.”
Elliott returned to the Cowboys this season after a one-year stint with the New England Patriots. He served as Rico Dowdle’s backup in 2024, racking up 74 carries for 226 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games. Known now more for his pass-blocking and check-down receiving skills, Elliott’s role had shifted, but his impact as a veteran presence remained valuable.
Drafted fourth overall in 2016, Elliott spent eight years carving his legacy with the Cowboys, including two rushing titles and a pivotal role in their offense.
As Elliott joins his next team, the playoff spotlight, and a new chapter, await.