Ezekiel Elliott is starting to carve out a role with the New England Patriots.
The veteran running back is already getting work with the first team offense during practices, according to multiple reports:
Tom E. Curran @tomecurranZeke running with the 1s and getting full contact work in red zone. Looks spry.
Chad Graff @ChadGraffA potential sign of what's to come? Ezekiel Elliott is getting run for the Patriots in a goal line situation against the Packers.
No surprises there. The Patriots didn't sign him to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million to serve as a pure backup for Rhamondre Stevenson.