NFL director of investigations Kia Roberts recommended Thursday during Elliott's appeal hearing that the running back receive no suspension after he was previously handed a six-game ban Aug. 11 for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Elliott's appeal took three days and more than 25 hours to complete, and it's unclear when a decision will be rendered. Adam Schefter of ESPN previously reported that Harold Henderson, the appeals officer in the Elliott hearing, "is under pressure to have a decision by Monday." The Star-Telegram's report that Roberts' recommendations weren't included in the NFL's 160-page report on the matter would appear to increase the chances that the suspension will be reduced or challenged in court. However, the bottom line is the league is awaiting Henderson's ruling, and it's uncertain how he views the situation. The Cowboys will hope to gain more clarity on the length of Elliott's suspension early next week.