Christian Elliss - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Career-high 94 tackles in 15 games Elliss recorded 94 tackles (39 solo) while adding three passes defensed and a forced fumble across 15 appearances during the 2025 regular season.

Impact Elliss contributed to the Patriots' turnaround by setting a career high in tackles while occupying a starting role at inside linebacker. He'll have a chance to add to his totals during the Patriots' postseason run, which begins with Sunday's wild-card round home game against the Chargers. Elliss remains under contract with New England for 2026.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots-Ravens Inactives: New England Defense Receives Great News - NESN.com The New England Patriots won’t be too undermanned during their matchup with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Carlton Davis III (hip), Christi...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • NESN.COM

Good to go Elliss (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

Impact Elliss missed Wednesday's practice with an illness, but was able to log a full practice Friday and cleanse any injury designation heading into Sunday's game. The linebacker is a key part of the Patriots' defense, logging eight tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in last Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Elliss (illness) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Elliss upgraded to limited participation Thursday after not practicing to start the week Wednesday. Though the severity of the illness is still unclear, his participation is a trend in the right direction for Sunday. Friday's practice will give a clearer understanding of his availability for Week 16 against the Ravens. The 26-year-old has 76 tackles (33 solo), three pass breakups and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No practice to begin week Elliss (illness) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Elliss played a season-high 86 percent of snaps in Sunday's loss to Buffalo, but he's now sidelined to begin the week. The nature of his illness, or whether it may jeopardize his status for the Patriots' Week 16 matchup against Baltimore, is unclear.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran Defender Reveals What Makes Patriots Locker Room Special - NESN.com Veteran linebacker Christian Elliss is in his fifth NFL season and third with the New England Patriots. He’s already played for some great t...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • NESN.COM

NFL confirms what the Patriots already knew about Week 13 controversy Despite calls for Christian Elliss to be fined for his performance vs. the Giants, the NFL made the right decision by not penalizing the lin...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

NFL Dishes Out Fines For Patriots-Giants Scuffle After Jaxson Dart Hit The NFL made its final ruling on New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss' big hit on Jaxson Dart and the ensuing scrum.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • NESN.COM

Monday Night Energy, Inside Marcus Jones' Punt Return, Exclusive with Willie McGinest | Patriots All Access On this edition of Patriots All Access, as the Patriots reload on their bye weekend, we'll go behind the scenes of Marcus Jones' electrifyin...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Christian Elliss Talks Playing Tough Against the Giants and the Upcoming Bye Week | Patriots All Access Dan Roche is joined by Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss to talk about the viral hit against Jaxson Dart from the Week 13 victory against...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Vrabel's X's and O's: Top Plays from Week 13 vs. Giants Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Scott Zolak break down the X's and O's of key moments in the Patriots win from their Week 13 matchup aga...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jaxson Dart gets blunt wake-up call from Patriots defender after massive hit The New York Giants know they have a problem on their hands with Christian Elliss targeting Jaxson Dart.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Posts six tackles vs. Giants Elliss tallied six tackles (two solo) during New England's win over the Giants on Monday.

Impact Elliss matched Craig Woodson for the team lead in tackles during the victory. Elliss has had a productive start to the season across his first 11 outings, as he's already just 12 tackles shy of his career-best 80 (42 solo) set during the 2024 campaign.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Elliss fires pointed message at Jaxson Dart after monster MNF hit The hit heard around New England on Monday Night Football had Christian Elliss sending a bit of advice to Jaxson Dart after the Patriots' bi...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots LB Who Leveled Jaxson Dart Had a Postgame Message for the Rookie QB While Patriots LB Christian Elliss understood the Giants' reaction to the hit, he also stood by his instincts on the play.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Mike Vrabel Loved Christian Elliss' Huge Hit During Patriots-Giants Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel saw a perfectly legal hit from linebacker Christian Elliss on Giants quarterback Jaxon Dart.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • NESN.COM

Marcus Jones, Christian Gonzalez, Christian Elliss and More | Postgame Media Availability 12/1 Patriots players Marcus Jones, Stefon Diggs, Christian Gonzalez and more address the media following their 33-15 win over the New York Giant...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots stock watch: Here's who stood out and struggled in dominant win over Giants Marcus Jones set the tone, Christian Elliss made big hits, and the Patriots won their tenth game in a row. Here's who stood out.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • BOSTON.COM

Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15

Drake Maye passed for two touchdowns, and the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season with a 33-15 victory over the New York Giants

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Christian Elliss lays down a monstrous hit to knock the ball free for a Pats recovery New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss' massive hit on New York Giants wide receiver Gunner Olszewski results in a fumble.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jaxson Dart hit sparks MNF brawl between Giants, Patriots Jaxson Dart is being encouraged to take less hits, but Christian Elliss delivered a big one that sparked a fight on "Monday Night Football."

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

How Troy Aikman Felt About Huge Hit That Led To Patriots-Giants Skirmish Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss delivered a huge hit on Giants QB Jaxon Dart during the first quarter of "Monday Night Football."

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • NESN.COM

Practices fully Wednesday Elliss (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact After Elliss missed the previous two contests, he appears to be ready to return to the lineup this Sunday against the Bengals. Elliss has appeared in nine games this season, making seven starts, and has recorded 53 tackles (23 solo) and one pass breakup on 285 defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Jets Elliss (hip) won't play in New England's matchup against the Jets on Thursday.

Impact Elliss will miss his second consecutive game as he continues to deal with the hip injury he sustained in the Week 9 win over the Falcons. Jack Gibbens should get the start at linebacker with Elliss sidelined.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots rule out four players, including Kayshon Boutte and Rhamondre Stevenson, for Thursday night's game against Jets - The Boston Globe Tight end Austin Hooper (concussion) and linebacker Christian Elliss (hip) also will be unavailable.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15