NFL Seeks Dismissal of Ezekiel Elliott’s Federal Court Case

The National Football League (NFL) has filed a motion to dismiss Ezekiel Elliott’s federal court case challenging his six-game suspension. The NFL argues that Elliott’s suspension is valid and that he has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.

Background

Elliott was suspended by the NFL in August 2017 after an investigation into allegations of domestic violence. Elliott denied the allegations and appealed the suspension, but his appeal was denied by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Elliott then filed a lawsuit in federal court, arguing that his suspension was invalid because the NFL’s investigation was biased and that the evidence against him was insufficient. The NFL has denied these allegations.

NFL’s Motion to Dismiss

In its motion to dismiss, the NFL argues that Elliott’s suspension is valid and that he has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The NFL argues that Elliott’s suspension was based on credible evidence and that Elliott has not shown that the NFL’s investigation was biased.

“We believe that the Commissioner’s decision to uphold the suspension was fair and reasonable, and that Mr. Elliott has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted,” NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said in a statement.

Elliott’s Response

Elliott’s attorney, Frank Salzano, said that he is confident that the court will reject the NFL’s motion to dismiss. Salzano said that Elliott’s suspension is “unjust and unfair” and that he is “looking forward to fighting this case in court.”

“We are confident that the court will see that the NFL’s investigation was flawed and that Mr. Elliott’s suspension is invalid,” Salzano said in a statement.

Potential Outcomes

If the court grants the NFL’s motion to dismiss, Elliott’s suspension will remain in place. If the court denies the motion, Elliott’s case will proceed to trial.

If Elliott wins his case, he could be reinstated to the NFL and could receive back pay for the games he missed while suspended. However, the NFL could also appeal the court’s decision, which could delay Elliott’s return to the field.