The Dallas Cowboys may not be done with Ezekiel Elliott if the three-time Pro Bowler is open to returning on a new contract.

Appearing on the Saturday morning episode of SportsCenter, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler noted the Cowboys haven't "closed the door" on a reunion with Elliott in 2023:

"I checked in with somebody this week, who said that Dallas has not closed the door on a potential Zeke return. Now, there's nothing cooking there, and it might not happen, but I was told that Dallas certainly would re-engage in conversation if Zeke wanted to do that. But he could continue to wait and see what develops in the next few months job wise."

The Cowboys officially released Elliott on March 15 after seven seasons together. He was set to count $16.7 million against the 2023 cap, but the team saved nearly $11 million by designated him as a post-June 1 cut.

Elliott's release came after he had the least-productive season of his NFL career in 2022. He ran for 876 yards and averaged 3.8 yards per carry, though he was able to find the end zone 12 times.

The Cowboys significantly increased Tony Pollard's role in the offense last year. He set career-highs in touches (232), rushing attempts (193), rushing yards (1,007), yards from scrimmage (1,378) and total touchdowns (12).

Pollard is recovering from a fractured fibula and a surgery for the high-ankle sprain he suffered in the Cowboys' 19-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Pollard said will be fully cleared for training camp and is "ahead of schedule" in his recovery.

In a December article from Zoltán Buday of Pro Football Focus, Elliott ranked third among 48 qualified running backs in success rate in goal-to-go carries and ninth on third- and fourth-down carries when the offense needed one or two yards.

Elliott also has a long history as being one of the best blocking running backs in the NFL. His performance has certainly diminished over the years because of the physical toll that comes with playing the position.

But no team understands the total value Elliott brings to an offense better than the Cowboys. If they can get him to return on a more team-friendly contract, there's no reason they shouldn't at least pursue it if he wants to be back in Dallas.