Last week, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott. The former Ohio State star requested his release so he could pursue an opportunity with a playoff contender as his years in the league are growing shorter. It didn’t take long for Elliott to find a new home.

There is some possibly magical symmetry involved in the Ohio State Buckeyes coming to town next Friday night. There is another story here about the half life of professional running backs and an organization that ignores such evidence.

Jim Harbaugh will now be coaching two former Ohio State running backs as Ezekiel Elliott joins J.K. Dobbins in Los Angeles as a member of the Chargers’ practice squad.