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RB Ezekiel Elliott (All B1G, All-American, National Champion, Pro Bowl, All Pro, Dallas Cowboys)

OK, I've Googled every where and found nothing definitive on whether Zeke has any of his signing bonus deferred. Anyone have a link showing anything definite?

Sorry it's ESPiN, but these articles indicate that Zeke's contract had both offset and deferment:

The irony of it all is that the Cowboys might be playing a part in Bosa’s holdout because of their deal with Elliott.
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The Cowboys have offset language in Elliott’s deal that would allow them to get out of the guarantee in the future if they cut the running back and he signs elsewhere. Also, a percentage of Elliott’s signing bonus is deferred to March 2017.

http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/73199/joey-bosa-to-cowboys-not-happening

For instance, none of the 12 players selected with the second, third or fourth picks in the 2012-15 drafts agreed to deals that included offsets and deferments. However, this year, the picks immediately before and after Bosa -- Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz at No. 2, and running back Ezekiel Elliott at No. 4 -- signed deals with both provisions. Not surprisingly, the Chargers are arguing that Bosa's contract should feature that same framework.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-diego-chargers-mess-holdout-contract-dispute
 
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