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 |
Bowles is third known head-coaching interview in Dallas
Dolphins assistant head coach Todd Bowles reportedly interviewed for the Cowboys' head-coaching job on Wednesday. It's the second time he has interviewed for the job with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, as he had interviewed with Jones to be Bill ...
Williams calls out Sparano on Miami radio
Ricky Williams implied on Monday to a Miami radio station that his career with the Dolphins may be over, and he took a shot at head coach Tony Sparano on his way out.
Patriots finish 14-2 after 38-7 win over Miami
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to cap a record-setting season and, more importantly, stayed healthy as the Patriots won their eighth straight game, 38-7 over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Patriots-Dolphins prediction
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain finds this season finale a tough one to predict for the Patriots and thinks that the Dolphins get the edge.
Chiefs continue worst-to-first trend
Since 2002, the NFL has produced at least one team every season that has gone from fourth place one year to first the following year, with Kansas City being the latest example this season.
Dolphins place Dansby on I.R.
The Dolphins placed ILB Karlos Dansby on injured reserve Friday and ruled TE Anthony Fasano and OT Lydon Murtha out for their season finale against the Patriots.
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Friday
To avoid injury, the Patriots may stick to a rushing attack, and the Dolphins have a stout enough run defense to make the game interesting.
Incognito at center could be solution to Dolphins' O-line issues
Dolphins OG Richie Incognito started Week 16 at center and the team might consider re-signing him as its center for 2011.
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Thursday
Likely without ILB Karlos Dansby, the Dolphins will have a stiff challenge in slowing down Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski.
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 16 game between the Patriots and Dolphins: Patriots CB Devin McCourty vs. Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Tuesday
The matchup between two breakout players — Patriots ORT Sebastian Vollmer and Dolphins OLB Cameron Wake — will be a fun one to watch.
Report: Dolphins waive Curtis, sign Barbre
The Dolphins reportedly waived WR Kevin Curtis and OL Eric Ghiaciuc on Tuesday. In their place, they signed OT Allen Barbre and LB Mike Rivera.
Former Dolphin Laakso dies from natural causes
Former Dolphins ORT Eric Laakso passed away due to natural causes on Christmas Day; he was 54 years old.
Henne's latest fourth-quarter meltdown could be costly for him, Sparano
Sunday provided Chad Henne another opportunity to win respect from his team and home fans by leading his team to victory. Instead, he tossed a late-game pick-six and now his head coach is on the hot seat.
Lions hand Dolphins seventh home loss
The Lions took advantage of two interceptions to score 17 points in the final 4:37 Sunday and rally past the reeling Dolphins 34-27.
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.
