The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back two familiar faces for the upcoming season. The Cowboys agreed to terms with Ezekiel Elliott on Monday, and the paperwork became official on Tuesday. The Cowboys needed an RB1 to replace Tony Pollard, who left for the Tennessee Titans.

Ezekiel Elliott is joining the Dallas Cowboys for 2024

Elliott is expected to be the RB1 for Dallas after the team failed to draft a running back over the weekend. The team has lost several key offensive players since free agency started other than Pollard, including two starters on the offensive line. Wide receiver Michael Gallup signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Tyron Billy-Johnson is back in Dallas

With Gallup in Las Vegas, the Cowboys decided to add depth to the position by signing a player they released at the end of last season. According to a statement by the team, the Cowboys signed Tyron Billy-Johnson to the roster.

The @dallascowboys signed RB Ezekiel Elliott and WR Tyron Billy-Johnson on Tuesday.

— Dallas Cowboys Public Relations (@DallasCowboysPR) April 30, 2024

Billy-Johnson is an athlete Dallas Morning News reporter Michael Gehlken calls a “speedster.”

The Houston Texans signed Billy-Johnson as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He’s been with several teams since. He has appeared in 26 games, and he’s recorded 23 catches for 422 yards and three touchdowns.

Cowboys and NFL fans’ initial reactions to the signing

Here are the best takes of fans reacting to the signing.