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Cowboys' Jones standing by Ezekiel Elliott as investigation continues

Dan Powers / The Post-Crescant via USA TODAY NETWORK

The NFL has still yet to issue a ruling amid its ongoing investigation into domestic violence claims against Ezekiel Elliott.

As the Dallas Cowboys and the rookie running back continue to await some sort of development in that regard, the support from owner Jerry Jones is unwavering.

"I'm very comfortable with where Zeke is with that situation," Jones said Tuesday, according to Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News. "I'm well aware of all of the circumstances involved there and have felt good about it since training camp, and have seen nothing that in any way would make me think any differently than we felt shortly after it became a point.

"I don't want to get into how this comes out one way or the other."

League officials are looking into a pair of alleged incidents involving Elliott and his ex-girlfriend.

The most recent update in an otherwise quiet investigation came from ESPN's Adam Schefter earlier this month, where he reported that the NFL had sent follow-up questions to the running back.

Certain that nothing has changed throughout the process, Jones says he's been comfortable with Elliott's situation since the summer.

"I'm just aware of all the circumstances here," Jones said. "I would want our fans to know that I'm very aware of all the facts and the details and been aware of it since training camp and not one thing has come up or surfaced that in any way gives me any concern, that I actually to my mind put to bed at training camp."

Elliott is coming off one of the most productive rookie seasons in league history, leading the NFL with 1,631 rushing yards and an impressive 16 total touchdowns.

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