As expected, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott filed an emergency appeal to his six-game suspension on Tuesday afternoon.
Elliott was suspended, again, on Monday by the NFL after federal judge in New York rejected his motion for a preliminary injunction.
Judge Katherine Failla of the Southern District of New York said Elliott and his NFL Players Association legal team failed to demonstrate a substantial question warranting the extraordinary remedy of injunctive relief.
Moreover, the court ruled that the NFL was fair in its investigation and arbitration process per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and the league's personal conduct policy.
Because of time urgencies, the NFLPA is requesting a ruling on the latest motion by Wednesday at 7 p.m.. If denied, the NFLPA intends to file an emergency motion for an injunction pending appeal in the Second Circuit.
Elliott is fewer than 24 hours into his latest suspension, stemming from the NFL's year-long investigation into domestic violence allegations of former girlfriend Tiffany Thompson, while the full case plays out in the Southern District Court.
He hasn't missed a game yet for the Cowboys (4-3).
For now, Elliott will miss games against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Atlanta Falcons, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Chargers, the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants.
He'll be eligible to return on Dec. 17 against the Oakland Raiders.
