Harry How / Getty Images Ezekiel Elliott is now the highest-paid running back in the NFL after a six-year, $90 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Ezekiel Elliott agreed to a six-year, $90 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday morning.
- Elliott replaces Todd Gurley as the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
- While these big contracts have been successful for some, others have struggled to stay healthy.
- Running backs, such as Jerick McKinnon and Devonta Freeman, have missed time due to injuries since their big paydays.
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Ezekiel Elliott has dethroned Todd Gurley to become the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
On Wednesday, Elliott agreed to a six-year, $90 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys after a holdout that threatened to continue into the regular season. In a competition to become the highest-paid, teams have signed their running back to hefty contracts.
While these big contracts have been successful for some, others have struggled to stay healthy.
Below, we take you through the top 10 highest-paid running backs and how they have performed after signing their contract.