LOOK: Ezekiel Elliott scores touchdown vs. Packers in first live practice with Patriots

It did not take lengthy for Ezekiel Elliott to make a dash play for his new workforce. During his first live practice as a member of the Patriots, Elliott scored a touchdown right through a joint practice between the Patriots and Packers. 

On the play, Elliott — who an afternoon previous took section in walk-through and a few positional drills right through his first practice with New England — took a handoff from Mac Jones, temporarily discovered the outlet at the left aspect of the Packers’ protection, then made a nifty cutback prior to soaking up touch from defensive backs Jaire Alexander and Jonathan Owens as he crossed the function line. 

On Thursday, Patriots trainer Bill Belichick stated that Elliott must be told the Patriots’ playbook and terminology prior to any conclusions may also be made referring to Elliott’s position in the offense. Based on his touchdown, it sounds as if that Elliott is off to a excellent get started in New England, who signed him simply previous to Wednesday’s joint practice. 

It’s protected to think that Elliott was once introduced in to fill Damien Harris’ position as Rhamondre Stevenson’s sidekick. Stevenson shared the backfield with Harris right through his first two seasons prior to Harris signed with Buffalo right through hist previous offseason. Stevenson took the reins from Harris right through the 2022 season and was the first Patriot to hurry for over 1,000 yards since LeGarrette Blount in 2016. 

Stevenson, chatting with the media previous this week, expressed his pleasure to paintings with Elliott, a two-time league speeding champion and the third-leading rusher in Cowboys historical past. Stevenson stated that Elliott will assist the Patriots’ offense “tremendously.” 

“The way he runs the ball, his determination, his relentlessness,” Stevenson said when requested what he admires from Elliott’s sport. “He’s just going to give you all he’s got. … I wouldn’t really compare us together, but I feel like our game’s going to complement each other very well.”