The Cowboys owner downplayed a report that Elliott was “dumbfounded” by his reduced workload and offered a mystifying explanation.

“That’s an exaggeration. ‘Dumbfounded’ is an exaggeration,” Jones said when asked about the report. “It mischaracterizes — it’s a bad description of how he feels about things. He’s very much aware of the part of the running game that he’s involved with.”

Jerry Jones talked about Ezekiel Elliott and his recent controversy with the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are back on track. Two consecutive victories over the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers have put them with a 3-2 record.