Ezekiel Elliott's father declares son's legal team 'ready to fight'

Since the NFL handed Ezekiel Elliott a six-game suspension Friday, he's only publicly responded via a Twitter message and a statement from his attorneys.

Elliott's father, Stacy, weighed in Monday, writing that his son's legal team is bracing for a fight as it appeals the decision.

My son's legal team is ready to fight! Let's deal!!! You will know the set up and PLOT! pic.twitter.com/GSt7QTJehs

- Ambassador Elliott (@stacy_elliott) August 14, 2017

The Dallas Cowboys running back was suspended for off-the-field actions that were considered to breach the NFL's personal conduct policy. Four external advisers decided there was "substantial and persuasive" evidence that he used physical violence against former girlfriend Tiffany Thompson on multiple occasions in July 2016.

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