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NFL Notebook: Elliott’s suspension back in effect

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November 09, 2017 at 5:47 pm.

Oct 29, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) and Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) chase in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 33-19. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) and Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) chase in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 33-19. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had his latest legal motion denied by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Thursday, meaning his six-game NFL suspension is back in effect.

Barring a last-minute maneuver, Elliott will begin his suspension when the Cowboys visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Elliott is in line to miss at least four games barring some unforeseen development. His next court date is set for Dec. 1, after the NFL Players Association requested an expedited appeal of Thursday’s decision.

Elliott’s suspension was immediately reinstated upon the court’s ruling.

If the six-game suspension sticks, Elliott will next be eligible to play against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 24.

Elliott ranks second in the NFL with 783 rushing yards. He led the league with 1,631 last season as a rookie.

–The Indianapolis Colts released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis, the team announced.

The move comes one day after multiple outlets reported that Davis would have season-ending groin surgery. The 29-year-old reportedly had been seeking additional medical opinions before accepting the decision to have surgery.

Also, the Colts promoted receiver Matt Hazel to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.

–The New England Patriots claimed tight end Martellus Bennett off waivers, the team announced. The move came one day after Bennett was waived by the Green Bay Packers.

Bennett, who was released by Green Bay with the designation that he failed to disclose a physical condition, rejoins the team with which he won a Super Bowl ring last season.

–The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Tim Jernigan to a four-year contract extension, the team announced.

The deal is worth $48 million, including $26 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.

–Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston was fined $12,154 for his role during an altercation in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.

Winston’s tap on the helmet of Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore instigated an incident in which Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans came running over and drilled the rookie in the back. Evans received a one-game suspension and a $40,588 fine earlier this week.

Winston’s action came after he had left the game with an injury to his passing shoulder that is expected to sideline him for at least two games.

–Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green said he does not plan to appeal the reported $42,000 fine he received from the NFL for punching Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

–Detroit Lions right guard T.J. Lang has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol, coach Jim Caldwell announced.

Lang’s concussion symptoms developed during practice on Wednesday, two days removed from the Lions’ 30-17 win over his former team, the Green Bay Packers.

The concussion puts Lang’s availability for Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns (0-8) in jeopardy.

–New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season following a setback sustained in his recovery from a broken fibula, coach Sean Payton announced.

Breaux had been designated to return from the injury, which he sustained in training camp. He will be a restricted free agent next season.

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