Jerry Jones Wants Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott to Sit for Final Preseason Games

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed his desire to sit quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott for the remainder of the preseason Tuesday.

According to Clarence E. Hill Jr., Jones suggested the absence of starting offensive linemen Zack Martin and Travis Frederick, who are out with knee injuries, are playing a role in his thought process: "Yeah, because when you don't have that front out there, that starting group, and that might make you a little porous. And you wouldn't want to be porous there with Dak."

The Cowboys' next preseason contest is Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals at 8 p.m. ET.

Prescott has played just four series, and Elliott has yet to see any game action.

When asked Sunday if he planned to use the Ohio State product against the Cardinals, Jones wasn't sure, according to Hill: "I don't know. I'll have to think about that one. Zeke has had such a great work and been so workmanlike about his approach to camp, I don't need to see any more."

The third-year back is coming off a 2017 season in which he missed six games due to suspension but still finished with 983 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.

Prescott started all 16 contests for the second consecutive season, but his production dropped off in comparison to 2016.

After being named the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Prescott finished 2017 with 3,324 passing yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He threw just four picks as a rookie.

Entering 2018, Prescott has a new group of pass-catchers following the release of wide receiver Dez Bryant and retirement of tight end Jason Witten.

While Prescott has gotten plenty of work with his targets in practice, sitting him for the remainder of the preseason means he wouldn't see game action with them again until the regular-season opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 9.