Jerry Jones says there is 'no evidence' in Ezekiel Elliott case

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones continues to show his unwavering support for Ezekiel Elliott and seems confident his six-game NFL suspension will be reversed on Tuesday.

Jones said there isn't any evidence that Elliott was physically abusive to a female companion to uphold the running back's suspension, but said he does not condone domestic violence in any way.

"Unfortunately you get confused in this conversation," Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. "Every person that has any sense at all understands domestic violence and abhors it. On the other hand, I've had a lot of experience in this area.

"For 10 years before I bought the Cowboys I was the head of (a) battered women (organization) of Arkansas. I raised more money and been in more safe houses than a lot of people that talk about it and so it's a terrible problem.

"On the other hand with what we are today and what we're trying to be relative to addressing it in the league, (it) has all kinds of issues and it should. It's a very complicated issue because you have no evidence here. That's all I want to say about it.

"But it creates quite a convoluted approach by Zeke's representatives and by the league that I really hate is a focus of all of our attention. I do. Even though others would say that the issue needs this kind of focus and you're using the NFL for visibility."

Elliott filed an appeal once his suspension was handed down, and it will be announced Tuesday if the ban is reversed, amended or upheld.

If the suspension remains the same, Jones didn't reveal what actions the Cowboys would take next.

"I know that Zeke's counsel and his direction has been thought through thoroughly, and so I know that to be the case," Jones said. "As you know I am and should be taking the stance of not really commenting on this at this time from the standpoint of a personal role with the Cowboys."

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Elliott was accused last summer of being physically violent towards a woman, who claimed they were in a relationship.

He was never formally charged, and has maintained his innocence.