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 |
Report: Henne likely to start Sunday
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is reportedly leaning toward starting Chad Henne at quarterback on Sunday.
Dolphins make change on defensive line
The Dolphins have signed DT Chris Baker off of their practice squad and waived DE Clifton Geathers.
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Dolphins sign OL Ghiaciuc
The Dolphins signed veteran OL Eric Ghiaciuc and placed OG-C Cory Procter on injured reserve.
Report: OLT Long may miss rest of '10
If he doesn't play well in the Week 12 game against Oakland, Dolphins OLT Jake Long could be shut down for the remainder of the season due to a dislocated shoulder, according to PFW correspondent and Sun-Sentinel reporter Omar ...
Dolphins' O-line struggles highlighted in loss to Bears
The Dolphins' offense could be helped by a running game; unfortunately it has been non-existent all season and now is coming to the forefront with third-string QB Tyler Thigpen at the helm.
Bears shut out Dolphins 16-0
Julius Peppers and a swarming defense allowed only 187 yards and a single third-down conversion Thursday night, and Matt Forté rushed for 97 yards as the Bears sent the injury-ravaged Dolphins to their second home shutout in 40 years.
Bears-Dolphins matchup of the day: Tuesday
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano probably wasn't excited to hear Devin Hester is returning kickoffs again.
Sparano joins the QB flip-floppers
When Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano flip-flopped and benched QB Chad Henne in favor of Chad Pennington for their Week 10 game against the Titans, he gave the NFL its 49th starting quarterback this season. Sparano joined a group of ...
TE Fasano signs two-year extension
Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team worth $7.75 million, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Dolphins sign Ramsey, Pennington on I.R.
The Dolphins have signed Patrick Ramsey and will make him their second-string QB behind Tyler Thigpen for their Thursday night game with the Bears.
QB Thigpen shouldn’t hurt value of Dolphins’ WRs
While the appearance of a third-string quarterback usually would kill the fantasy value of a team's receiving corps, such is not the case in Miami.
Thigpen, 'Wildcat' keep Dolphins season alive
When Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano announced last week that Chad Pennington would start at quarterback, he did so because the offense needed a spark. In the Dolphins' 29-17 home win over the Titans, the offense got a spark, but ...
Report: Pennington done for the year
A source close to Dolphins QB Chad Pennington has told ESPN.com that the veteran will miss the rest of the season with a right shoulder injury. It could be a career-ending injury as well.
Long to have MRI on shoulder
Jake Long will have an MRI on Monday to examine his shoulder, which may have been dislocated in the Dolphins' 29-17 win over the Titans
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.
