Adam Schefter reports that the Cowboys areย signing veteran RB Ronnie Hillman to a contract.
Schefter adds thatย this could be anย indication of concern that an NFL decision regarding possible discipline for RB Ezekiel Elliott could be coming.
Hillman just recently worked out for Dallas along with Denard Robinson.
Hillman, 25, is a former third-round pick of the Broncos back in 2012. He played out his rookie contractย before re-signing with Denver on aย one-year, $2 million contract this past April.ย However, the Broncos cut him loose at the start of last season.
The Vikings later signed him to a contract after sustaining some injuries at running back. However, he was waived and claimed by theย Chargers soon after.
In 2016, Hillman appeared in eight games for and ran for 131 yards on 41 carries (3.2 YPC) to go along with seven receptions for 93 yards receiving and no touchdowns.
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