Chris Ellis

39-Year-Old LinebackerLB

Free Agent

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

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Height 6'4"

Weight 263

DOB 2/11/1985

College Virginia Tech

Drafted 3rd Rd 2008 #72 Overall

LBFree Agent

October 11, 2010

The Bills waived Ellis on Monday, according to BuffaloBills.com.

ANALYSIS
At one point, Ellis had been doing somewhat well in his transition from DE to OLB in the new defense, but the Bills needed to activate Shawn Nelson (suspension) this week and Ellis was given the heave-ho. Ellis had just five tackles in five games, and will go down as yet another draft bust in what was an awful decade for the Bills' brain trust.

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Ellis is likely to be transitioned to outside linebacker in Buffalo's new defensive scheme. That certainly improves his prospects to be a contributor, but just because he's making a position switch doesn't mean the disappointing-to-date Ellis will become an IDP guy. He only has eight tackles in two NFL seasons, and is still looking for his first sack. We'll see if the new coaching staff can get Ellis straightened out, but for now there's no need to act in your next draft.

Ellis only played in seven games in a rookie season that ended with him on injured reserve with an ankle injury, and some are already calling him a bust. He was supposed to be a top depth guy for the defensive end spot but was slow to develop, finishing with only three tackles and no sacks before the injury. Given the slow start, he'll probably need a full season of getting his feet wet before we have a better hope of him becoming an NFL regular. And entering 2009, he's probably sixth in the defensive end rotation behind Aaron Schobel, Chris Kelsay, Ryan Denney, Copeland Bryan and rookie Aaron Maybin.

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September 18, 2010

Reggie Torbor (chest) will make his first regular-season start for the Bills on Sunday, The Buffalo News reports, which will put Ellis back in a reserve role.