NFL Notes: Ezekiel Elliott, Playoffs, Jaguars, Texans

Ezekiel Elliott

  • Adam Schefter reports that the NFL has submitted follow-up questions to Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott in regards to the assault accusations made by his ex-girlfriend last summer.
  • According to Schefter, Elliott is still in the process of responding to the questions he received from the NFL in the past month.
  • Schefter adds that no resolution is expected this season and any potential discipline from the NFL would take place during the 2017 season.

Playoffs

  • Depending on the ratings from tonightโ€™s game against the Steelers and Chiefs, Adam Schefter reports that the NFL is expected to consider the idea of shifting future Sunday playoff games to prime time.
  • Schefter has spoken to industry sources who believe the move could bring in an additional 10-plus million viewers and possibly generate โ€œmonster ratings.โ€

Jaguars

  • Alex Marvez reports that Michigan RBs coach Tyrone Wheatley is expected to join the Jaguarsโ€™ coaching staff immediately.

Texans

Texans veteran CB Johnathan Joseph told reporters after Saturdayโ€™s loss to the Patriots that he has no plans to retire.

โ€œI feel good, finished up really strong down the stretch,โ€ Joseph said, via the Houston Chronicle. โ€œAs long as my body is letting me do that, Iโ€™m looking forward to playing each and every year.โ€œ

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