Ezekiel Elliott’s new look following Patriots move has Micah Parsons projecting monster season for ex-Cowboys RB - “Going for 2k yards”

It's been a big 24 hours for Ezekiel Elliott. The former Dallas Cowboys running back debuted a new haircut and also found a new NFL team in the New England Patriots, leaving former teammate Micah Parsons pumped.

After Elliott posted a picture of himself in a barber's chair with his new haircut, Parsons quote tweeted the picture and stated that Elliott will go for 2,000 yards this season.

"Zeke going for 2k yards!"

Elliott's highest total of 1,631 yards came in his rookie season back in 2016, but Parson is optimistic the former Cowboy could reach new heights in 2023.

What is interesting is that we will not have to wait long to see the Cowboys vs. Zeke matchup as the Patriots go to AT&T Stadium in Week 4.

What will Ezekiel Elliott bring to New England?

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More than anything, Elliott will be a welcome relief for the Patriots' No. 1 back Rhamondre Stevenson as he more than doubled the rushing yards of the new back on the Patriots roster (Stevenson had 1,040, next best was Damien Harris on 462).

While the days of Zeke taking 20+ carries of the football are long gone, situationally or near the goalline, Elliott still has a ton of value. This was seen last season with the Cowboys as he had 12 rushing touchdowns.

Exactly how the Patriots will use Ezekiel Elliott is unknown, but they got him for cheap. It is likely that he will be a relief back for Stevenson.

There were 316 carries between Stevenson and Harris last season. In each of Ezekiel Elliott's seasons, he has had at least 231 attempts, so he will no doubt help from a workload standpoint.

It will be interesting to see what the veteran brings to the table this season.