Keith Ellison - #56 - LB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 229 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/06/1984 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| College | Oregon State |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2006, 6th round, 9th pick by Bills |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Buffalo Bills placed Ellison on season-ending injured reserve on Saturday.|||||||
Ellison ended with 20 tackles this season.
The San Diego Chargers on Monday released safety Kevin Ellison, who had been told by coach Norv Turner to stay away from minicamp last month after his arrest on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.|||||||
Police in Redondo Beach said Ellison was arrested in late May after he was stopped for speeding in a school zone near his former high school. Police said a search of Ellison's vehicle turned up 100 Vicodin pills. He was booked and released on $10,000 bail. Ellison, who played at USC, started nine games at strong safety as a rookie in 2009.
The Buffalo Bills have re-signed six players, including Ellison.|||||||
Ellison started eight games in 2009 before sustaining a season-ending quadriceps injury.
The Buffalo Bills have tendered contract offers to retain the rights to four players, including Ellison.|||||||
Ellison, who missed the final eight games last season with a quadriceps injury, has been a reliable role player in four seasons with the Bills. He's a contender to start in a revamped 3-4 defense being installed by new coach Chan Gailey.
Ellison's season is over after he was placed on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury.|||||||
Ellison had been out since being hurt in a 31-10 loss to Houston on Nov. 1. He becomes the 12th Bills player - and second starting linebacker - to be placed on IR this season.
