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2025 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 43 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top Christian Elliss News
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Won't practice Wednesday
Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters that Elliss (hip) won't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
The Idaho product didn't return to the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons after exiting with a hip injury, so it's no surprise that he'll miss Wednesday's practice. Elliss likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday to have a chance at returning for the Week 10 matchup against the Buccaneers. If Elliss inactive for the first time this season, Jack Gibbens is likely to have an expanded role in New England's inside linebacker corps.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Out for remainder of Week 9
Elliss (hip) won't return to Sunday's matchup versus Atlanta, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Elliss was hurt late in the second quarter and was ruled out during the third period. Prior to getting hurt, he tallied five tackles, three of which came on special teams. Jahlani Tavai and Jack Gibbens are in line for increased defensive snaps in Elliss' absence.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Leaves game Sunday
Elliss has a hip injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The linebacker led the team with five tackles (one solo) at the time of his exit. Elliss came into the day with 48 tackles (22 solo), a pass breakup and a forced fumble on the year. Jahlani Tavai, Marte Mapu and Jack Gibbens are New England's other options at inside linebacker.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Playing time rebounds
Elliss logged three tackles (none solo) in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.
Elliss had seen his playing time slip in recent weeks due to the return of Jahlani Tavai. He was on the field for 74 percent of defensive snaps in Sunday's blowout win -- matching his season high -- though he didn't deliver a particularly promising line.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Tallies six stops
Elliss logged six tackles (three solo) in New England's win over the Bills on Sunday.
Ellis finished third on the team in tackles behind Robert Spillane and Marcus Jones during the victory. Elliss has now racked up 33 tackles (16 solo) across his first five outings of the season, and he will look to continue his strong start to the season in the team's Week 6 matchup versus Saints.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Piles up nine tackles in win
Elliss recorded nine tackles (three solo) in the Patriots' win over the Panthers on Sunday.
The nine stops marked a new season-high for the 26-year-old linebacker, as he played just 57 percent of the defensive snaps against Carolina, which is in line with his season-long mark of 59 percent. On the year, Elliss has produced 26 tackles (13 solo) through four appearances.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Good to go Sunday
Elliss (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.
Elliss was limited in practice by a shoulder issue Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant at practice Friday and is in line to play in Week 2. The Dolphins ran the ball just 12 times in Week 1, so if the Patriots get out to an early lead Sunday, there may not be very many opportunities for Elliss to make tackles.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Tending to shoulder injury
Elliss (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Elliss led the Patriots in tackles in Week 1, but his status for Week 2 is now in question due to a shoulder issue he presumably picked up Sunday. He'll probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Leading tackler in loss
Elliss tallied eight tackles (five solo) during New England's loss versus the Raiders on Sunday.
Elliss started off the season on a high note despite the loss as he racked up a team-high eight tackles. The 26-year-old re-signed with the Patriots this offseason after logging a career-high 81 tackles (42 solo), with 1.5 sacks, across 16 games last season.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Offer matched by New England
The Patriots matched Elliss' offer sheet from the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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, with 80 tackles (42 solo) including 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season appearances (five starts).
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Receives offer from Las Vegas
Elliss signed an offer sheet from the Raiders on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Elliss became a restricted free agent when the Patriots tendered him March 8. Though he agreed to an offer sheet with the Raiders, New England will have until Monday to match that offer and retain the 26-year-old linebacker. He started in five of his 16 appearances for New England in 2024, finishing with 80 tackles (42 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Tendered by New England
The Patriots tendered Elliss on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Sees more defensive work in 2024
Elliss recorded 80 total tackles (42 solo), including 1.5 sacks, five passes defended, (including one interception) and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024.
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. Elliss is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, meaning the Patriots will have the opportunity to match any offer he receives. If Elliss returns to New England in 2025, he's likely to serve as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Past head injury
Elliss (head) was left off the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
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.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Questionable to return
Elliss (head) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Cardinals.
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.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 231 lbs |
| Birthplace: Highlands Ranch, CO |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Idaho |
| Experience: 4 |