Ezekiel Elliott is maintaining his innocence in the recent domestic violence allegation.

On Friday, the Dallas Cowboys running back's ex-girlfriend posted damning photos to Instagram containing images which displayed marks and bruises. She claimed Elliott had been assaulting her for months and early Friday morning was her last straw.

Now, according to WFAA's Mike Leslie, the Cowboys claim Elliott has text messages proving he was set up.

High-ranking #Cowboys source says that Ezekiel Elliott has messages saved on his phone proving his ex-girlfriend is trying to set him up. — Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) July 22, 2016

More from Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Clarence Hill:

Per a source, Elliott broke off the relationship and alleged victim said she would ruin him if he did. Thus the accusations — Clarence Hill (@clarencehilljr) July 22, 2016

The alleged incident occurred on Elliott's 21st birthday which makes the timing peculiar. Not to mention, the Cowboys begin training camp next week.

Elliott, the Cowboys' fourth overall pick, was not arrested after the ex-girlfriend called police. CLICK HERE to check out the police report and more.