Ezekiel Elliott Suspension Ruling Will Be Announced on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will know the result of his appeal hearing at some point Tuesday. 

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, citing a filing from the NFL Players Association, reported independent arbitrator Harold Henderson will rule on Elliott's appeal by the "close of business." 

Pelissero reported earlier in the day there was "no deadline" for Henderson to make a ruling that would impact Elliott's ability to play in Week 1. 

On Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported a ruling on Elliott's appeal had to be issued by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday for him to be eligible to play in the Cowboys' season opener against the New York Giants. 

Rapoport clarified Tuesday that the deadline pertains to Elliott's salary and that he will be paid for Week 1 if he remains on the roster past 4 p.m. ET.

The National Football League suspended Elliott for six games Aug. 11 after league investigators determined he violated the NFL's personal conduct policy following domestic violence accusations made by his ex-girlfriend, Tiffany Thompson, in July 2016. 

Elliott appealed the suspension, and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sept. 1 the NFL Players Association filed a temporary restraining order "to block any suspension upheld" by Henderson. 

A.J. Perez of USA Today reported Monday the NFL, to counter the NFLPA, filed a motion to dismiss Elliott's case in United States District Court. Michael McCann of Sports Illustrated noted a portion of the NFL's argument cites its victory over Tom Brady—which upheld his four-game suspension in the 2016 season—seven times.      

The Cowboys host the Giants at AT&T Stadium in the season opener for both teams Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET.