MAY 1 • PATRIOTS.COM
CHRISTIAN ELLISS
72 TCKL •
1 INT •
1.5 SCK
72 TCKL
1 INT
1.5 SCK
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Patriots Match Raiders' Offer Sheet on Emerging Young Linebacker The Patriots will hold onto 26-year-old linebacker Christian Elliss.
MARCH 24 • SACBEE.COM
Report: Pats match Raiders' offer, retain LB Christian Elliss The New England Patriots matched the Las Vegas Raiders’ offer sheet for linebacker Christian Elliss, NFL Network reported Monday.The Raiders...
MARCH 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Offer matched by New England The Patriots matched Elliss' offer sheet from the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Elliss was extended an offer sheet by Las Vegas on March 19, but the Patriots are retaining the 26-year-old linebacker. His new contract is a two-year deal, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Elliss logged a career-year in 2024, with80 tackles (42 solo) including 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season appearances (five starts).
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots Linebacker Signs Offer Sheet With Raiders New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss signed an offer sheet with the Las Vegas Raiders, and now the Pats must decide if they woul...
MARCH 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Raiders make move to add young, developing linebacker The Raiders signed Patriots restricted free-agent linebacker Christian Elliss to an offer sheet Wednesday, two days after bringing him to La...
MARCH 19 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Receives offer from Las Vegas Elliss signed an offer sheet from the Raiders on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Elliss became a restricted free agent when the Patriots tendered him March 8. That gave New England the ability to match any offer that another team makes to Elliss, and the Patriots now have until Monday to match the Raiders' offer to the 26-year-old linebacker. Elliss started in five of 16 regular-season games for the Patriots in 2024 and finished with 80 tackles (42 solo), including 1.5 sacks, five pass defenses (one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots Reportedly Tender Restricted Free Agent Linebacker The New England Patriots have reportedly tendered restricted free agent linebacker Christian Elliss, securing him for the 2025 season.
MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Patriots Reportedly Tender Restricted Free Agent Linebacker The New England Patriots have reportedly tendered restricted free agent linebacker Christian Elliss, securing him for the 2025 season.
MARCH 8 • KANSASCITY.COM
Tendered by New England The Patriots tendered Elliss on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact By tendering Elliss, the Patriots will have the opportunity to match any offer that another team makes for the 26-year-old interior linebacker. Elliss mostly played on special teams at the start of the 2024 regular season, but he saw his role on the defense grow due to the absence of Ja'Whaun Bentley (pectoral). Elliss ended up drawing five starts last year and accumulated 80 tackles (42 solo), including 1.5 sacks, five passes defended (one interception) and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sees more defensive work in 2024 Elliss recorded 80 total tackles (42 solo), including 1.5 sacks, five passes defended, with one interception, and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024.
Impact Elliss finished as the Patriots' third-leading tackler in 2024, setting new career highs in tackles, sacks, passes defended, interceptions and forced fumbles while playing 481 defensive snaps. The Idaho product made five starts this season, helping the Patriots' defense fill the void of the injured Ja'Whaun Bentley (pectoral), who tallied 347 total tackles from 2021 to 2023. He's set to become a restricted free agent this summer, meaning the Patriots will have the opportunity to match any offer he receivers. If Elliss returns to New England in 2025, he's likely to serve as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Past head injury Elliss (head) was left off the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Impact The 25-year-old sustained a head injury in the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Cardinals, but his omission from Wednesday's injury report suggests that he's already recovered from the issue. With Elliss back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of New England's top inside linebackers in a divisional matchup against the Bills on Sunday.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Past head injury Elliss (head) was left off the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Impact The 25-year-old sustained a head injury in the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Cardinals, but his omission from Wednesday's injury report suggests that he's already recovered from the issue. With Elliss back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of New England's top inside linebackers in a divisional matchup against the Bills on Sunday.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Elliss (head) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Cardinals.
Impact Elliss suffered a head injury in the second half of Sunday's matchup, leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. The Patriots are already shorthanded at linebacker, and if Elliss can't return, they will have to turn to Sione Takitaki.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Christian Elliss Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss introduces himself and shares one of his favorite things to do. Plus, Christian talks about his unique...
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM
Rhamondre Stevenson, Joe Cardona, Christian Elliss | Player Media Availability 12/2 Patriots players Joe Cardona, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Christian Elliss address the media on Monday, December 2, 2024.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM
Gets first pick as pro Elliss recorded four tackles (three solo) and an interception during Sunday's 25-24 loss versus the Colts.
Impact For the first interception of his career, Elliss found himself in the right place at the right time late in the first quarter when teammate Jahlani Tavai tipped an Anthony Richardson pass sky high. Despite the highlight play in Week 13, his production as a tackler isn't enough to keep him in the realm of IDP relevance for the fantasy playoffs in most formats.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tavai's deflection sparks Elliss' interception of Richardson's pass Christian Elliss intercepts the Anthony Richardson pass vs. Indianapolis Colts, 12/01/2024
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM
Richer By the Dozen: How Christian Elliss' personal tie to adoption inspired his My Cause, My Cleats Christian Elliss' childhood was deeply enriched by the seven siblings his family adopted. As part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative...
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM
Christian Elliss' pass break up prevents Achane from potential TD catch New England Patriots linebacker Christian Ellis breaks up a potential touchdown pass intended for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM
Making return in Week 11 Elliss (abdomen) is not among New England's inactives for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact Elliss will return from a one-game absence due to an injury to his abdomen. The 25-year-old's return will likely result in less defensive snaps for Sione Takitaki. Elliss accumulated 24 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in his three games prior to last week's absence.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Sunday Elliss (abdomen) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Impact The Idaho product missed the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears due to an abdomen injury but practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to play Sunday. If Elliss is forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 11, expect Curtis Jacobs to start alongside Jahlani Tavai in New England's linebacker corps.
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Elliss (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Elliss missed the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears after likely worsening his abdomen injury the week prior. Wednesday's limited session suggests he could return as soon as Week 11, when the Rams travel to New England. Elliss' participation in practice Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up Sunday.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in Week 10 Elliss (abdomen) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Impact Elliss didn't practice all week after likely worsening his abdomen injury in the Patriots' Week 9 loss to the Titans, so missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise. Expect Raekwon McMillan to see increased work with New England's first-team defense while Elliss is sidelined in Week 10.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
