November 15, 2024

LOOK: Ezekiel Elliott scores touchdown vs. Packers in first live practice with Patriots

Getty Images It didn’t take long for Ezekiel Elliott to make a splash play for his new team. During his first live practice as a member of the Patriots, Elliott scored a touchdown during a joint practice between the Patriots and Packers.  On the play, Elliott — who a day earlier took part in walk-through and some positional drills during his first practice with New England — took a handoff from Mac Jones, quickly found the hole on the left side of the Packers’ defense, then made a nifty cutback before absorbing contact from defensive backs Jaire Alexander and Jonathan Owens as he crossed the goal line.  On Thursday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick said that Elliott will have to learn the Patriots’ playbook and terminology before any conclusions can be made regarding Elliott’s role in the offense. Based on his touchdown, it appears that Elliott is off to a good…

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