Patriots' Christian Elliss: Practices fully Wednesday
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Elliss (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
After Elliss missed the previous two contests, he appears to be ready to return to the lineup this Sunday against the Bengals. Elliss has appeared in nine games this season, making seven starts, and has recorded 53 tackles (23 solo) and one pass breakup on 285 defensive snaps.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Ruled out vs. Jets
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Elliss (hip) won't play in New England's matchup against the Jets on Thursday.
Elliss will miss his second consecutive game as he continues to deal with the hip injury he sustained in the Week 9 win over the Falcons. Jack Gibbens should get the start at linebacker with Elliss sidelined.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Out for remainder of Week 9
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Elliss (hip) won't return to Sunday's matchup versus Atlanta, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Elliss was hurt late in the second quarter and was ruled out during the third period. Prior to getting hurt, he tallied five tackles, three of which came on special teams. Jahlani Tavai and Jack Gibbens are in line for increased defensive snaps in Elliss' absence.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Piles up nine tackles in win
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Elliss recorded nine tackles (three solo) in the Patriots' win over the Panthers on Sunday.
The nine stops marked a new season-high for the 26-year-old linebacker, as he played just 57 percent of the defensive snaps against Carolina, which is in line with his season-long mark of 59 percent. On the year, Elliss has produced 26 tackles (13 solo) through four appearances.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Good to go Sunday
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Elliss (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.
Elliss was limited in practice by a shoulder issue Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant at practice Friday and is in line to play in Week 2. The Dolphins ran the ball just 12 times in Week 1, so if the Patriots get out to an early lead Sunday, there may not be very many opportunities for Elliss to make tackles.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Tending to shoulder injury
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Elliss (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Elliss led the Patriots in tackles in Week 1, but his status for Week 2 is now in question due to a shoulder issue he presumably picked up Sunday. He'll probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Leading tackler in loss
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Elliss tallied eight tackles (five solo) during New England's loss versus the Raiders on Sunday.
Elliss started off the season on a high note despite the loss as he racked up a team-high eight tackles. The 26-year-old re-signed with the Patriots this offseason after logging a career-high 81 tackles (42 solo), with 1.5 sacks, across 16 games last season.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Receives offer from Las Vegas
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Elliss signed an offer sheet from the Raiders on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Elliss became a restricted free agent when the Patriots tendered him March 8. Though he agreed to an offer sheet with the Raiders, New England will have until Monday to match that offer and retain the 26-year-old linebacker. He started in five of his 16 appearances for New England in 2024, finishing with 80 tackles (42 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Tendered by New England
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The Patriots tendered Elliss on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
By tendering Elliss, the Patriots will have the opportunity to match any offer that another team makes for the 26-year-old interior linebacker. Elliss mostly played on special teams at the start of the 2024 regular season, but he saw his role on the defense grow due to the absence of Ja'Whaun Bentley (pectoral). Elliss ended up drawing five starts last year and accumulated 80 tackles (42 solo), including 1.5 sacks, five passes defended (one interception) and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Sees more defensive work in 2024
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Elliss recorded 80 total tackles (42 solo), including 1.5 sacks, five passes defended, (including one interception) and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024.
Elliss finished as the Patriots' third-leading tackler in 2024, setting new career highs in tackles, sacks, passes defended, interceptions and forced fumbles while playing 481 defensive snaps. The Idaho product made five starts this season, helping the Patriots' defense fill the void of the injured Ja'Whaun Bentley (pectoral), who tallied 347 total tackles from 2021 to 2023. Elliss is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, meaning the Patriots will have the opportunity to match any offer he receives. If Elliss returns to New England in 2025, he's likely to serve as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Making return in Week 11
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Elliss (abdomen) is not among New England's inactives for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Elliss will return from a one-game absence due to an injury to his abdomen. The 25-year-old's return will likely result in less defensive snaps for Sione Takitaki. Elliss accumulated 24 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in his three games prior to last week's absence.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Could return Sunday
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Elliss (abdomen) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
The Idaho product missed the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears due to an abdomen injury but practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to play Sunday. If Elliss is forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 11, expect Curtis Jacobs to start alongside Jahlani Tavai in New England's linebacker corps.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Limited Wednesday
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Elliss (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Elliss missed the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears after likely worsening his abdomen injury the week prior. Wednesday's limited session suggests he could return as soon as Week 11, when the Rams travel to New England. Elliss' participation in practice Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up Sunday.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Won't play in Week 10
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Elliss (abdomen) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Elliss didn't practice all week after likely worsening his abdomen injury in the Patriots' Week 9 loss to the Titans, so missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise. Expect Raekwon McMillan to see increased work with New England's first-team defense while Elliss is sidelined in Week 10.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Gets green light
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Elliss (abdomen) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
After beginning the week as a non-participant at practice, Elliss logged limited workloads Thursday and Friday before drawing a questionable designation. He has ultimately gotten the green light to give it a go, so look for him to resume his usual responsibilities at inside linebacker.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Opens week as DNP
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Elliss (abdomen) did not practice Wednesday.
Elliss logged a team-high nine tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Jets. However, it appears he may have injured his abdomen in the process, which kept him off the practice field Wednesday. Elliss will have two more chances this week to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's game against Tennessee.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Solid in starting role
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Elliss recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
For the first time this season, Elliss played more defensive snaps (40) than teammate Raekwon McMillan (11) and parlayed his expanded role into a season-high tackle total. He'll look forward to building on that momentum in Week 8 versus the Jets, though it's unlikely they run the ball as many times (39) as Jacksonville did Sunday.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Participates in full
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Elliss (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Elliss sustained a concussion during the Patriots' preseason finale, but it appears he's passed protocol after practicing in full Wednesday. With the Idaho product back at full health, he's expected to serve as New England's third-team inside linebacker and likely contribute on special teams.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Leaves with head injury
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Elliss exited Sunday night's preseason game against the Commanders with a head injury and will not return.
The 25-year-old was ruled out in the second half. Elliss was claimed off waivers from the Eagles late last season and appeared in a combined 16 games for Philly and New England. He has 23 NFL games under his belt and is in line to handle a special teams role for the Patriots should he make the roster.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Picked up by New England
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The Patriots claimed Elliss off waivers Friday.
Elliss played mostly on special teams for the Eagles before being waived by Philadelphia on Wednesday. He's now found a new home in New England and will provide immediate help on special teams while adding depth at oustide linebacker behind starters Anfernee Jennings and Josh Uche.
