Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 8/1/2023
2022 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
193
YDS
1007
TD
9
YDS
371
TD
3
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
In his third NFL season, Pollard topped 1,000 scrimmage yards for the first time as his workload
increased without negatively impacting his per-touch efficiency. The Memphis product is a big-
play threat, showing elite burst and speed and above-average receiving skills, and despite being
slightly undersized he's proven he can gain yards between the tackles. Along with Seattle's
Rashaad Penny, Pollard was one of only two backs in the league last year to finish top five in
both yards before contact per carry and yards after contact per carry, demonstrating he didn't
always need help from his offensive line to make an impact. That's probably a good thing, as the Cowboys added new starters at left guard and right tackle this offseason to a unit that has seen
better days (though it still has Tyron Smith at LT and Zack Martin at RG). Ezekiel Elliott remains
the starter, with his contract guaranteed through this year, but he already appears on the
downside of his career at 26. Pollard is on the final year of his rookie deal, and another big year
on a per-touch basis — perhaps with another bump in volume as well — should line him up for a
big payday next offseason. Read Past Outlooks
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Signs franchise tag
Pollard (ankle) signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys on Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Pollard signing his franchise tag sets him up to play out the 2023 season on a one-year, $10.1 million salary, though he and the Cowboys still have until July 17 to negotiate a long-term deal. With Ezekiel Elliott having been released by Dallas, Pollard currently stands as the clear No. 1 running back on the team's depth chart, potentially priming him to build upon the 1,378 scrimmage yards season he logged in 2022. By all accounts, the Cowboys expect Pollard -- who underwent ankle surgery in late January -- to be ready for training camp.
Pollard signing his franchise tag sets him up to play out the 2023 season on a one-year, $10.1 million salary, though he and the Cowboys still have until July 17 to negotiate a long-term deal. With Ezekiel Elliott having been released by Dallas, Pollard currently stands as the clear No. 1 running back on the team's depth chart, potentially priming him to build upon the 1,378 scrimmage yards season he logged in 2022. By all accounts, the Cowboys expect Pollard -- who underwent ankle surgery in late January -- to be ready for training camp.
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Broken Tackle %
20.2%Positive Run %
80.8%% Yds After Contact
71.7%Avg Yds After Contact
3.7Rushing TD %
4.7%Touches Per Game
14.5% Snaps w/Touch
42.7%Air Yards Per Game
4.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.14% Team Air Yards
1.7%% Team Targets
9.9%Avg Depth of Target
1.4 YdsCatch Rate
70.9%Drop Rate
5.5%Avg Yds After Catch
9.1% Targeted On Route
22.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 0"Weight
209 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
13 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
2019
Heading into his third NFL campaign, Pollard remains at the top of the 'What If?" list among running backs. As the backup to a workhorse like Ezekiel Elliott, Pollard's only chances for big performances come when Zeke is banged up or the Cowboys are blowing out the opposition, and there were no such opportunities in the latter category in 2020. Pollard did start Week 15 against the 49ers with Elliott on the sidelines though, and he turned just 18 touches into 132 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. The Memphis product has breakaway speed in the open field while flashing the toughness and burst necessary to gain yards between the tackles. He's also proven to be more than adequate as a pass catcher, and while he came into the league as a liability in pass protection, Pollard has shown enough improvement in that area to earn the trust of the coaching staff and see some work on third downs. Elliott's massive contract, and accompanying cap hit, probably lock him into the top spot on the depth chart through 2022. Barring a serious injury to Elliott, Pollard may have to make do with single-digit touches most weeks, despite his clear upside should he ever secure the lead role.
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Officially franchise tagged
The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Pollard (ankle) on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Should be ready for training camp
The Cowboys expect Pollard (leg/ankle) to be ready for training camp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Big year ahead of free agency
Pollard (ankle) carried the ball 193 times for 1,007 yards and nine touchdowns and caught 39 of 55 targets for 371 yards and an additional three TDs though 16 games in 2022.
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Surgery completed
Pollard underwent a tightrope procedure Monday to address the left high-ankle sprain he sustained during Sunday's 19-12 loss to the 49ers in the divisional round of the playoffs, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Requires surgery
Pollard suffered a fractured left fibula and a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's 19-12 loss to the 49ers in the divisional round and will require offseason surgery on the former injury, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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