Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott will know by the end of next week whether he will face domestic assault charges for allegedly striking a woman who was once believed to be his girlfriend in July.
According to The Dallas Morning News, Ohio investigators will meet Monday with Elliott's accuser Tiffany Thompson, who filed a police report with with the Columbus police department after posting photos to Instagram showing multiple bruises to various parts of her body.
The No. 4 pick in this year's NFL Draft, Elliott has denied any wrongdoing and police did not arrest him or charge him with a crime.
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The NFL is also investigating the allegations. Should Elliott be found of violating its personal conduct policy, he could be subject to a six-game suspension.
Elliott, who is currently dealing with a hamstring issue this preseason, is expected to play a key role in the Cowboys offense after having rushed for more than 1,800 yards in each of his last two seasons at Ohio State.