Cowboys Elliott banned six games

The National Football League has slapped Dallas Cowboys player Ezekiel Elliott with a six-game ban for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.The 22-year-old Elliott was suspended after a number of alleged domestic violence incidents involving his former girlfriend.He is accused by her of five domestic assault incidents in July 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. He has been under NFL investigation, although the city attorney’s office has said he would not face criminal charges. His suspension is expected to begin on September 2 and he will be eligible to return to the Cowboys on October 23 after the team’s week seven-game against San Francisco.“After reviewing the record, and having considered the views of the independent advisors, the (NFL) commissioner (Roger Goodell) determined that the credible evidence established that Elliott engaged in conduct that violated NFL policy,” the league said in a statement.The NFL Players’ Association also issued a statement saying it is reviewing the league’s decision and has been “in touch with Ezekiel and his representatives to consider all options.” Watkins heads from Billsto RamsWide receiver Sammy Watkins was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Los Angeles Rams along with a Bills’ 2018 sixth-round draft pick for cornerback EJ Gaines and a 2018 second-round pick.Buffalo also traded cornerback Ronald Darby to the Philadelphia Eagles for wide receiver Jordan Matthews and a 2018 third-round pick.Miami’s McMillan to miss seasonMiami Dolphins rookie middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan will miss the entire 2017 season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during the team’s preseason opener on Thursday.The Dolphins announced the news after Friday’s MRI exam displayed the tear.Knee injury takes outRedskins’ Murphy for seasonWashington Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy will miss the entire 2017 season after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee in Thursday’s preseason game.Murphy was previously slated to miss the first four games of the season after being suspended for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.