Miami Dolphins
Dannell Ellerbe - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/29/1985 |
| Birthplace | Hamlet, NC |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 5 |
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PLAYER NEWS
A person with knowledge of the contract says Ellerbe has agreed to a $35 million, five-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no deal had been announced Tuesday night. Ellerbe, 27, had 4 1/2 sacks last year for the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Ellerbe was undrafted out of Georgia and has 14 career starts in four NFL seasons. He gives the Dolphins more youth at the position, leaving the status of nine-year veteran Karlos Dansby in doubt.
Ellerbe said he'll be ready to play against Denver.|||||||
Ellerbe hurt his ankle and sat out the fourth quarter last week against the Colts.
Ellerbe is active for the Ravens against the Giants.|||||||
Ellerbe had been bothered by a sprained ankle.
