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 |
Referee fined for obscenity caught on open mic
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Dolphins CBs have another rough outing
Dolphins CB Nolan Carroll had a night to forget against the Bills, and the unit clearly misses veteran Richard Marshall.
Bills defense stuffs Dolphins in 19-14 win
Leodis McKelvin scored on a 79-yard punt return and the Bills' defense flexed its muscles in a 19-14 victory over the Dolphins.
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Titans force four turnovers, rout Dolphins
Colin McCarthy returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown, and four takeaways helped the Titans beat the Dolphins 37-3 Sunday.
Titans QB Locker to start Sunday
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Dolphins place CB Marshall on I.R.
The Dolphins placed CB Richard Marshall on injured reserve and claimed CB Brandon McDonald off waivers.
First-time NFL head coaches impressing
The NFL’s four rookie head coaches, including Tampa Bay's Greg Schiano, are proving they belong at the top of their profession.
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The Bills' run game and Dolphins' third-down defense, each team's respective strength, failed them in losses on Sunday.
Luck breaks rookie passing record in Colts' victory
Andrew Luck broke the NFL's single-game rookie record by throwing for 433 yards in leading Indianapolis past Miami 23-20 Sunday.
Key matchup: Colts QB Andrew Luck vs. Dolphins defense
Andrew Luck might be one of the best quarterbacks the Dolphins have faced this season, and he will test the secondary.
Dolphins RB Miller loses snaps; TE Egnew not ready
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Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
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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.
