Ezekiel Elliott's 6-Game Suspension Upheld by Arbitrator After Appeal

Arbitrator Harold Henderson reportedly upheld the six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, as first reported by ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Elliott appealed the six-game suspension on Aug. 15. The NFL Players Association released a statement on the running back's behalf at the time:

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the decision to uphold the ban came during the final five to 10 minutes of Tuesday's court hearing.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the NFL elected to allow Elliott to play in Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants. Rapoport added more details:

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