Christian Elliss - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

One Patriots veteran may be the biggest beneficiary of roster turnover Last season, New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss set career highs in both total tackles (94) and games started (13), becoming a...

JUNE 1 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Records career-high sacks total Elliss played in 15 regular-season games (13 starts) in 2025, registering 94 tackles, three defensed passes and a forced fumble.

Impact Elliss's regular-season tackle total was a career-best mark and ranked second on New England behind Robert Spillane. Elliss played in all four of the Patriots' postseason games as well, tallying 19 stops (including 1.0 sacks), two defensed passes, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Elliss is under contract through 2026, so he should again be a key part of the Patriots' defense next season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kayshon Boutte, Christian Elliss, TreVeyon Henderson, and Will Campbell | Super Bowl LX Press Pass Patriots players Kayshon Boutte, Christian Elliss, TreVeyon Henderson, and Will Campbell address the media on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. TIM...

FEBRUARY 3 • PATRIOTS.COM

Christian Elliss Shares Emotional Moment With Brother After Patriots Beat Broncos Patriots' linebacker Christian Elliss consoled his brother, Broncos' linebacker Jonah Elliss, immediately after the AFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 26 • NESN.COM

Ready to play Elliss (hip) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.

Impact Elliss managed to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited for consecutive sessions to start the week. The inside linebacker logged 40 defensive snaps in last Sunday's playoff win over the Texans and is all set to repeat the effort for this Sunday's elimination game.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Dealing with hip issue Elliss (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Elliss played 40 defensive snaps during Sunday's win versus the Texans in the Divisional Round, and it's not immediately clear when he hurt his hip. Regardless, he'll likely have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kayshon Boutte, Craig Woodson, and Christian Elliss | Player Media Availability 1/19 Patriots players Kayshon Boutte, Craig Woodson, and Christian Elliss address the media on Monday, January 19, 2026. TIMECODE 00:00-11:40 / K...

JANUARY 19 • PATRIOTS.COM

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

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