There's not been an abundance of pomp and circumstance to the Dallas Cowboys' offseason.

However, the return of a celebrated son has certainly added some life and headlines.

For Ezekiel Elliott, who returned to the Cowboys this week, it's a welcomed reunion and another chance to show the NFL world he can still run with the best of them,Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.

He believes he showcased just that in his 2023 foray with the New England Patriots and feels he can follow it up in his Dallas return.

"Just showing I can be a starter in this league," Elliott said of what he accomplished in New England, via the Cowboys’ team website. "I can still play at a high level. I'm [going to] continue that here. … I've always prided myself on being an all-around back, back there.

"Not just running with the ball but protecting the quarterback and catching the ball out of the backfield."

Elliott's plenty happy to be back where it all began.

"It feels great to be home," Elliott said. "I definitely missed being here. I missed this building. I missed Cowboys' nation. I'm definitely excited and ready to get this thing going."

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