Last week, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott. The former Ohio State star requested his release so he could pursue an opportunity with a playoff contender as his years in the league are growing shorter. It didn’t take long for Elliott to find a new home.

Here are five things to know about the newest Charger: Elliott is a three-time Pro Bowler who has also made a pair of All-Pro Teams (one First-Team and one Second-Team) in his NFL career. The 29-year-old has also twice led the NFL in rushing, doing so in 2016 and 2018 while in Dallas.

The last time the Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football National Championship, they got an all-time rushing effort from running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott set championship game record with 246 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 36 carries.

As Ohio State prepares to face Notre Dame in the national championship, take a look back at the Buckeyes winning history.

Jim Harbaugh will now be coaching two former Ohio State running backs as Ezekiel Elliott joins J.K. Dobbins in Los Angeles as a member of the Chargers’ practice squad.

In Jim Harbaugh's first season as head coach at Michigan, his team was blown out 42-13 by Ohio State, with Ezekiel Elliott rushing for 214 yards and two touchdowns.

The 9-year veteran saw career-low numbers in every major category and was finally released Dec. 31 so that he might sign with a contender.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh knows what it's like to compete against Ezekiel Elliott, but the running back will be on his side heading

Ezekiel Elliott was on the practice field for the ... at Michigan as Elliott ran for 214 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State’s 42-13 victory. “Competitors welcome. It is great to see ...

Ohio State football last won a national title in 2014. Here's how they secured that championship with a win over Oregon.

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing running back Ezekiel Elliott. The Chargers face the Houston Texans in the wild-card playoff round.

The Los Angeles Chargers signed running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad ... It doesn't seem all that likely. The Ohio State product rushed for just 226 yards and three touchdowns ...