The NFL Players Association filed a temporary restraining order Thursday, calling for the Texas courts to block any suspension for Elliott upheld by arbitrator Harold Henderson, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
A three-day appeal hearing for Elliott's six-game suspension concluded Thursday. A report from multiple media sources later reported that Kia Roberts, director of investigations for the NFL, recommended no suspension for Elliott after her investigation and noted that her recommendations weren't included in the NFL's 160-page report on the matter. As a result, the NFLPA believes it has a strong case to overturn Elliott's six-game ban, and it looks like this matter may be headed for the courts. It's unclear when Henderson will issue a ruling, though Schefter previously reported the arbitrator is facing pressure to render a ruling by Monday. The lawsuit raises the possibility that Elliott's suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy may be blocked, perhaps allowing him to play in the season opener Sept. 10 against the Giants. However, expect many legal twists in the next week before there's more clarity on any suspension for the running back.