Cowboys release RB Morris to make room on roster for Elliott

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have released running back Alfred Morris to make room on the roster for Ezekiel Elliott for Sunday’s season opener against the New York Giants.
The move Saturday came three days after Elliott signed a $90 million, six-year extension to end the two-time rushing champion’s holdout, which lasted the entire preseason.
Morris joined the Cowboys early in training camp with Elliott missing. Two years ago, Morris was the primary replacement durin