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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell determined there
wasn't a violation of the personal conduct policy, the league
said.
The NFL said it conducted a "comprehensive investigation" into
the May 18 incident at the Electric Daisy Carnival and spoke to
security personnel and other witnesses with direct involvement.
TMZ posted a video of the incident displaying Elliott leaning
against a security guard, who fell to the ground when the metal
railing behind him toppled over.
"Mr. Elliott acknowledged that he demonstrated poor judgment and
committed to make better choices in the future," the NFL
statement said. "He volunteered to take advantage of the
resources available to help him continue to grow personally."
Elliott and Goodell met on Tuesday and the Dallas star posted a
note on hit Twitter account afterward, saying he needs to make
better decisions. He also said he apologized to Kyle Johnson,
identified as the security guard involved in the confrontation,
at the time of the incident.
"I've worked hard to make better decisions and to live up to the
high standards that are expected of me," Elliott wrote. "I
failed to do that here and I made a poor decision.
"I need to work harder to ensure I do not put myself in
compromised situations in the future. I am rededicating myself
to use all of the resources that the league has made available.
But in the end, it is up to me and I am determined not to be in
this position again."
Elliott has had personal conduct issues in the past, most
notably receiving a six-game suspension in 2017 due to
allegations of abuse made by a former girlfriend.
Elliott, who turns 24 on July 22, rushed for 1,434 yards and six
touchdowns in 15 games last season. He also caught three
touchdown passes.
--Field Level Media
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