NFL Fans Are Praising Ezekiel Elliott For Classy Text Message

Even though Ezekiel Elliott is no longer a member of the Dallas Cowboys, his former teammates continue to remember him.

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Cowboys full-time head coach Tony Pollard said Elliott penned a supportive note to him before training camp and Pollard's first campaign.

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In fact, according to Pollard, Elliott relayed that instruction to everyone back on the roster.

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Many fans are applauding Elliott for his thoughtful move on behalf of his former teammates, and some are wishing he'd one day rejoin them in Dallas.

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Zeke: A team player. Life-saving. The man you want in a foxhole,'' said one supporter.

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"That’s why Zeke one of my favorites. All heart," another fan said.

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"Love this but I miss my guy," said another Cowboys fan.

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"you raised a really good human," another fan said, mentioning Elliott's mother in their tweet.

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"I’m gonna miss seeing him jump in that Salvation Army kettle on thanksgiving," said one fan.

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