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  Bears | Sedrick Ellis to retire    Thu Jul 25, 12:35 PM

Chicago Bears DT Sedrick Ellis did not report to the team's training camp and has advised the team that he plans to retire.

Footballguys view: Ellis was downright dominant during Senior Bowl week just five years ago. This is a small surprise, but Ellis wasn't going to be essential to the Bears defensive line in any event. The Saints have been stung pretty badly by two of the bigger NFL draft busts at defensive tackle in the top 10. In addition to Ellis, who went seventh, they took mega-bust Johnathan Sullivan sixth in 2003.

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  Bears | Unlikely to pursue Israel Idonije    Fri Jun 14, 10:50 PM

The Chicago Bears are unlikely to re-sign free-agent DL Israel Idonije after adding DL Sedrick Ellis, as the team is very limited in what they can do from a salary cap perspective.

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  Bears | Sedrick Ellis contract update    Thu Jun 13, 08:05 PM

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DT Sedrick Ellis signed a one-year deal worth $1 million. The deal includes a $285,000 signing bonus.

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  Bears | Sedrick Ellis terms    Thu Jun 13, 10:16 AM

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DT Sedrick Ellis signed a one-year, $1 million deal with $500,000 guaranteed. He has a $215,000 base salary and a $285,000 signing bonus.

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  Bears | Sedrick Ellis signs     Tue Jun 11, 04:34 PM

The Chicago Bears signed DT Sedrick Ellis (Saints) to a one-year deal Tuesday, June 11. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Ellis has been a huge bust since being a first-round pick out of USC in 2008. He'll work as a backup and rotational player if he even makes the final roster.

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  NFL | Sedrick Ellis to visit two teams    Mon Jun 3, 03:33 PM

Free-agent DT Sedrick Ellis (Saints) is scheduled to meet with the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears this week.

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  Patriots | Host Sedrick Ellis, release a guard    Fri May 31, 06:12 PM

The New England Patriots released G Tyronne Green and hosted DT Sedrick Ellis this week.

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  Cardinals | Sedrick Ellis could be on the radar    Tue Apr 30, 02:24 PM

The Arizona Cardinals could have interest in free-agent DT Sedrick Ellis (Saints). The team would like to add a defensive tackle to the roster.

Footballguys view: Ellis hasn't drawn much interest on the open market but could find a home with the Cardinals because of their need up front.

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  Saints | Sedrick Ellis negotiating    Fri Apr 12, 08:48 AM

Free-agent DL Sedrick Ellis said he has been in contact with the New Orleans Saints about re-signing with the team.

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  Saints | Have not talked with two upcoming FAs    Mon Mar 4, 04:58 PM

The New Orleans Saints have not had any contract talks with impending free-agent DE Turk McBride or impending free-agent DT Sedrick Ellis this offseason, according to their agent.

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  Saints | Sedrick Ellis may not fit new defense    Fri Jan 25, 02:50 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis may have a hard time fitting in the team's new 3-4 defensive alignment.

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  Saints | Sedrick Ellis not expected to return    Mon Nov 5, 01:11 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis is not expected to return to the team next season.

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  Saints | Sedrick Ellis understands he needs productive year    Wed Aug 15, 03:13 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis said he knows he needs to have a productive season in 2012 since he is in the last year of his contract and will be looking for another contract this offseason. Ellis recorded only 29 tackles 2011 and only nine of those were solo tackles. He also only had a half a sack during the season. He said he would like to remain with the Saints beyond the season.

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  Saints | Five players listed as probable    Sat Dec 24, 03:55 PM

New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans (knee), DTs Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and Aubrayo Franklin (ankle) and LBs Jonathan Vilma (knee) and Ramon Humber (knee) are listed as probable for Week 16. Franklin and Humber fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 24, while the other three were limited.

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  Saints | Four expected to play    Fri Dec 23, 05:03 PM

New Orleans Saints DTs Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and Aubrayo Franklin (ankle) and LBs Jonathan Casillas (knee) and Ramon Humber (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, but are expected to play Week 16.

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  Saints | Three players miss practice    Thu Dec 22, 03:41 PM

New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.

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  Saints | Three listed as probable    Fri Dec 16, 07:19 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring), LB Scott Shanle (shoulder)and CB Tracy Porter (wrist) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 16. They are listed as probable for Week 15 and are expected to play.

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  Saints | Three players practice    Thu Dec 15, 03:43 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring), LB Scott Shanle (shoulder) and CB Tracy Porter (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.

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  Saints | Three players practice    Wed Dec 14, 03:27 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring), LB Scott Shanle (shoulder) and CB Tracy Porter (wrist) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.

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  Saints | Week 14 Inactives    Sun Dec 11, 11:51 AM

The New Orleans Saints have declared WR Adrian Arrington, LB Jonathan Casillas, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Mark Ingram, DL Sedrick Ellis, LB Turk McBride, OT William Robinson inactive for Week 14.

Footballguys view: Chris Ivory will get some work out of the backfield this week with Ingram out.

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  Saints | Two listed as probable    Fri Dec 9, 05:03 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and LB Scott Shanle (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 9. Both are listed as probable for Week 14 and are expected to play.

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  Saints | Two players limited    Thu Dec 8, 03:12 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and LB Scott Shanle (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 8.

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  Saints | Two players limited during practice    Wed Dec 7, 03:25 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) and LB Scott Shanle (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.

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  Saints | Five players probable    Fri Nov 4, 04:44 PM

New Orleans Saints TE David Thomas (concussion), OT Zach Strief (knee), DE Junior Galette (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) and LB Jonathan Casillas (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 4. They are listed as probable for Week 9 and are listed as probable for Week 9.

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  Saints | Four fully practice    Thu Nov 3, 03:13 PM

New Orleans Saints TE David Thomas (concussion), DE Junior Galette (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) and LB Jonathan Casillas (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.

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  Saints | Four players practice    Wed Nov 2, 03:40 PM

New Orleans Saints TE David Thomas (concussion), DE Junior Galette (undisclosed), DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) and LB Jonathan Casillas (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 2.

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  Saints | Two defensive players probable for Week 8    Fri Oct 28, 05:45 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (knee) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 28. Both are listed as probable for Week 8 and are expected to play.

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  Saints | Four limited during practice    Thu Oct 27, 03:54 PM

New Orleans Saints TE David Thomas (concussion), OT Zach Strief (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) and LB Jonathan Casillas (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 27.

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  Saints | Three players sit out practice    Wed Oct 26, 04:17 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) and LBs Jonathan Casillas (knee) and Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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  Saints | Two players to be game-time decisions    Fri Oct 21, 04:53 PM

New Orleans Saints DE Turk McBride (shoulder) and DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21. Both are listed as questionable for Week 7 and will be game-time decisions.

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  Saints | Six players sit out practice    Thu Oct 20, 03:33 PM

New Orleans Saints C Olin Kreutz (personal), OT Zach Strief (knee), DE Turk McBride (shoulder), DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) and LBs Will Herring (hamstring) and Jonathan Vilma (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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  Saints | Seven players miss practice    Wed Oct 19, 05:07 PM

New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory (foot, groin), TE John Gilmore (neck), OT Zach Strief (knee), DE Turk McBride (shoulder), DT Sedrick Ellis (ankle) and LBs Jonathan Vilma (knee) and Will Herring (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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  Saints | Several players' bonuses in jeopardy    Thu Mar 17, 04:33 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis, QB Drew Brees and OG Jahri Evans are all due workout bonuses this offseason but will not receive those bonuses as long as there is a lockout, reports Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Ellis is scheduled to receive a $250,000 bonus while Brees and Evans are due $200,000.

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  Saints | Eight probable for Week 16    Sat Dec 25, 07:27 PM

New Orleans Saints LB Danny Clark (hamstring), DE Sedrick Ellis (wrist), CB Jabari Greer (knee), LB Kawika Mitchell (hamstring), WR Courtney Roby (head), LB Jonathan Vilma (quad), DL Anthony Hargrove (knee) and OT Charles Brown (back) went through a full practice Saturday, Dec. 25, and are listed as probable for the team's Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons, reports AtlantaFalcons.com.

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  Saints | Four probable for Week 12    Wed Nov 24, 05:02 PM

New Orleans Saints C Jonathan Goodwin (back), DL Anthony Hargrove (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (quadriceps) and FS Usama Young (calf) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 24. They are listed as probable for Week 12 and are expected to play.

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  Saints | Eight defensive players practice Friday    Fri Jan 29, 04:48 PM

New Orleans Saints DE Bobby McCray (back), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Jonathan Casillas (ankle), LB Scott Fujita (knee), CB Jabari Greer (knee), FS Usama Young (hip), SS Roman Harper (shoulder) and SS Pierson Prioleau (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 29. They are listed as probable on the injury report.

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  Saints | Eight defensive players practice Thursday    Thu Jan 28, 05:07 PM

New Orleans Saints DE Bobby McCray (back), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Jonathan Casillas (ankle), LB Scott Fujita (knee), CB Jabari Greer (hip, groin), SS Roman Harper (shoulder), FS Usama Young (hip) and SS Pierson Prioleau (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 28.

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  Saints | Week 17 Inactives    Sun Jan 3, 11:36 AM

The New Orleans Saints have declared FS Darren Sharper, TE David Thomas, QB Drew Brees, WR Lance Moore, RB Pierre Thomas, LB Scott Shanle, DL Sedrick Ellis, FS Usama Young inactive for Week 17.

Footballguys view: The Saints will rest a host of starters today. Mark Brunell starts for Drew Brees. Mike Bell should get the bulk of the carries with Pierre Thomas down. It's unlikely that Jeremy Shockey will see much, if any, playing time. Jonathan Vilma may also sit despite not being on the inactive list.

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  Saints | Ellis limited Friday    Fri Jan 1, 10:12 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and he is listed as questionable for Week 17. He is expected to play in the game.

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  Saints | Ellis limited Thursday    Thu Dec 31, 05:18 PM

New Orleans Saints DL Sedrick Ellis (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and is expected to play in Week 17.

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  Saints | Nine limited Wednesday    Wed Dec 30, 04:16 PM

Nakia Hogan, of The Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints DL Sedrick Ellis (knee), TE Darnell Dinkins (foot), CB Jabari Greer (groin), DL Jason Kyle (back), LB Scott Shanle (concussion), RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), OG Jahri Evans (foot), OT Jermon Bushrod (wrist) and CB Randall Gay (concussion) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.

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  Saints | Four questionable for Week 16    Fri Dec 25, 07:11 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), CB Jabari Greer (groin), CB Randall Gay (concussion) and FS Darren Sharper (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 25. They are listed as questionable for Week 16.

Footballguys view: Josh Freeman has a chance of not imploding in this game with so many key members of the Saints secondary playing at less that 100%.

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  Saints | Ellis limited Thursday    Thu Dec 24, 06:27 PM

New Orleans Saints DL Sedrick Ellis (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 24, and is questionable to play in Week 16.

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  Saints | 10 limited Wednesday    Wed Dec 23, 04:07 PM

Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports New Orleans Saints DL Sedrick Ellis (knee), OT Jon Stinchcomb (knee), DL Bobby McCray (back), LB Scott Fujita (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb), OG Jahri Evans (toe), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee), TE Darnell Dinkins (foot) and CB Jabari Greer (undisclosed) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23.

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  Saints | Week 15 Inactives    Sat Dec 19, 07:19 PM

The New Orleans Saints have declared LB Anthony Waters, CB Jabari Greer, OG Jamar Nesbit, TE Jeremy Shockey, PK John Carney, CB Marcus McCauley, DL Sedrick Ellis, FS Usama Young inactive for Week 15.

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  Saints | Ellis questionable for Week 15    Fri Dec 18, 06:38 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 15. He will be a game-time decision and is not expected to play.

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  Saints | Ellis misses practice Thursday    Thu Dec 17, 07:33 PM

New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (knee) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and his status for Week 15 is in doubt.

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  Saints | Four players miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 16, 03:03 PM

Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), OT Jon Stinchcomb (knee), CB Jabari Greer (groin) and DE Bobby McCray (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16.

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  Saints | Nine players probable for Week 14    Fri Dec 11, 06:18 PM

New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), OG Jahri Evans (ankle), OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb), DE Bobby McCray (back), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee), CB Randall Gay (hamstring) and FS Usama Young (hip, calf) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 11. They are listed as probable for Week 14 and are expected to play.

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  Saints | Ellis limited Thursday    Thu Dec 10, 05:49 PM

New Orleans Saints DL Sedrick Ellis (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 10, and should play in Week 14.

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