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 |
Turnovers key Dolphins' win over Cincy
Dolphins S Reshad Jones intercepted Andy Dalton's overthrown pass at midfield with 1:22 left on Sunday, preserving a 17-13 victory over the Bengals.
QBs testing Dolphins' pass defense at high rate
The Dolphins' stout run 'D' puts pressure on the secondary to make plays, as QBs are throwing it often against FS Reshad Jones and Miami.
Dolphins promote DB Presley
The Dolphins filled their empty roster spot on Wednesday by signing DB De'Andre Presley off the practice squad.
Dolphins sign WR Gaffney, release WR Naanee
The Dolphins signed WR Jabar Gaffney and released WR Legedu Naanee, the team announced Tuesday.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
The AFC East standings may look close, but Week Four proved that the Patriots are still ahead of the class.
Cardinals stay unbeaten after OT win over Miami
Jay Feely kicked a 46-yard field goal 6:31 into overtime to keep the Cardinals unbeaten with a 24-21 victory over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Reliance on deep ball cost Dolphins
The Dolphins had been looking like a run-first team, but they relied on the pass late against the Jets and it might have cost them a win.
Dolphins sign S Amaya, LB Rivera
The Dolphins brought back S Jonathon Amaya and LB Mike Rivera on Tuesday. They waived OT Ray Feinga and S Troy Nolan.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Bills and Jets are tied atop the AFC East with records of 2-1, and the Patriots are below .500 for the first time in nine years.
Report: Bush's knee injury not season-ending
The knee injury that knocked Dolphins RB Reggie Bush out of Sunday's loss to the Jets is "nothing season-ending."
Jets sneak past Dolphins in overtime
Nick Folk was successful on a 33-yard field goal with 6:04 left in overtime, and the Jets beat the Dolphins 23-20 on Sunday.
Chad Johnson gets probation in domestic battery case
Chad Johnson has pleaded no contest to a domestic violence charge involving his then-wife, reality TV star Evelyn Lozada.
Key matchup: Jets defense vs. Dolphins RB Bush
In the AFC East divisional game between the Dolphins and Jets, Reggie Bush’s performance will be key to the result.
Miami pass rush opposite Wake off to slow start
The Dolphins' pass rush has not been extremely effective through two games, especially on the edge opposite Cameron Wake.
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.
