Christian Elliss Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Patriots vs Bengals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 12, 2025
Ruled out vs. Jets
Elliss (hip) won't play in New England's matchup against the Jets on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss will miss his second consecutive game as he continues to deal with the hip injury he sustained in the Week 9 win over the Falcons. Jack Gibbens should get the start at linebacker with Elliss sidelined.
Nov 10, 2025
Opens week as limited
Elliss (hip) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice.
ANALYSIS
Elliss was unable to play in Sunday's 28-23 win over Tampa Bay due to a hip injury he sustained against Atlanta in Week 9. The Patriots are operating on a short week, so his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against the Jets on Thursday.
Nov 7, 2025
Ruled out for Week 10
Elliss (hip) won't play Sunday against the Buccaneers, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss will be sidelined after exiting New England's Week 9 win over the Falcons. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Jets, so Elliss won't have much additional time to recover. Jack Gibbens could move into a starting role in Elliss's absence.
Nov 5, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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 he's inactive for the first time this season, Jack Gibbens is likely to have an expanded role in New England's inside linebacker corps.
Nov 2, 2025
Out for remainder of Week 9
Elliss (hip) won't return to Sunday's matchup versus Atlanta, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 2, 2025
Leaves game Sunday
Elliss has a hip injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 30, 2025
Playing time rebounds
Elliss logged three tackles (none solo) in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 7, 2025
Tallies six stops
Elliss logged six tackles (three solo) in New England's win over the Bills on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 30, 2025
Piles up nine tackles in win
Elliss recorded nine tackles (three solo) in the Patriots' win over the Panthers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 12, 2025
Good to go Sunday
Elliss (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 10, 2025
Tending to shoulder injury
Elliss (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 9, 2025
Leading tackler in loss
Elliss tallied eight tackles (five solo) during New England's loss versus the Raiders on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 24, 2025
Offer matched by New England
The Patriots matched Elliss' offer sheet from the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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).
Mar 19, 2025
Receives offer from Las Vegas
Elliss signed an offer sheet from the Raiders on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 8, 2025
Tendered by New England
The Patriots tendered Elliss on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 20, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 18, 2024
Past head injury
Elliss (head) was left off the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 15, 2024
Questionable to return
Elliss (head) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Gets first pick as pro
Elliss recorded four tackles (three solo) and an interception during Sunday's 25-24 loss versus the Colts.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 17, 2024
Making return in Week 11
Elliss (abdomen) is not among New England's inactives for Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 15, 2024
Could return Sunday
Elliss (abdomen) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 13, 2024
Limited Wednesday
Elliss (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 8, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 6, 2024
Opens week as DNP
Elliss (abdomen) didn't practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss recorded six total tackles across 43 defensive snaps while playing through his abdomen issue in the Patriots' Week 9 loss to the Titans. Wednesday's DNP could be a sign that his injury has worsened, and he'll likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for Week 10's matchup against the Bears.
Nov 3, 2024
Gets green light
Elliss (abdomen) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
After beginning the week as a non-participant at practice, Elliss logged limited workloads Thursday and Friday before drawing a questionable designation. He has ultimately gotten the green light to give it a go, so look for him to resume his usual responsibilities at inside linebacker.
Nov 1, 2024
Questionable for Week 9
Elliss (abdomen) is questionable to play Sunday versus Tennessee.
ANALYSIS
Elliss opened the week as a non-participant at practice due to an abdomen injury, but he was able to log limited practice sessions on both Thursday and Friday, opening the door for him to play in Week 9. If the linebacker is unable to go, Raekwon McMillan is a candidate to draw the start in his place against the Titans.
Oct 31, 2024
Returns to practice Thursday
Elliss (abdomen) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Elliss opened the week as a DNP due to an abdomen injury he likely picked up during the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Jets. His return to practice Thursday, even as a limited participant, is a step in the right direction, and Friday's injury report should provide clarity on Elliss' chances of playing against the Titans on Sunday. If he's unable to play, Raekwon McMillan could see snaps with the first-team defense at inside linebacker.
Oct 30, 2024
Opens week as DNP
Elliss (abdomen) did not practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss logged a team-high nine tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Jets. However, it appears he may have injured his abdomen in the process, which kept him off the practice field Wednesday. Elliss will have two more chances this week to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's game against Tennessee.
Oct 28, 2024
Pats' leading tackler in win
Elliss recorded nine tackles (three solo) including 1.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Sunday's 25-22 win versus the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Elliss' sack came on a blitz up the middle on a third down early in the fourth quarter to force an unsuccessful Jets field-goal attempt. With another solid start, he's put himself on the IDP map going into a Week 9 matchup at Tennessee.
Oct 21, 2024
Solid in starting role
Elliss recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
For the first time this season, Elliss played more defensive snaps (40) than teammate Raekwon McMillan (11), and Elliss parlayed his expanded role into a season-high tackle total. He'll look forward to building on that momentum in Week 8 versus the Jets, though it's unlikely they run the ball as many times (39) as Jacksonville did Sunday.
Sep 5, 2024
Left off injury report
Elliss (concussion) was removed from the Patriots' injury report Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss entered concussion protocols after sustaining a head injury during the Patriots' preseason finale against the Commanders. Now that he's cleared protocols, Elliss will be good to go for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bengals. He played for both the Eagles and Patriots last season and finished with 21 tackles (13 solo) across 16 regular-season games.
Sep 4, 2024
Participates in full
Elliss (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Elliss sustained a concussion during the Patriots' preseason finale, but it appears he's passed protocol after practicing in full Wednesday. With the Idaho product back at full health, he's expected to serve as New England's third-team inside linebacker and likely contribute on special teams.
Aug 25, 2024
Leaves with head injury
Elliss exited Sunday night's preseason game against the Commanders with a head injury and will not return.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old was ruled out in the second half. Elliss was claimed off waivers from the Eagles late last season and appeared in a combined 16 games for Philly and New England. He has 23 games of experience under his belt and is in line to handle a special teams role for the Patriots should he make the roster.
Dec 8, 2023
Picked up by New England
The Patriots claimed Elliss off waivers Friday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss played mostly on special teams for the Eagles before being waived by Philadelphia on Wednesday. He's now found a new home in New England and will provide immediate help on special teams while adding depth at oustide linebacker behind starters Anfernee Jennings and Josh Uche.
Dec 6, 2023
Gets let go
Elliss was waived by the Eagles on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss has appeared in all 12 games this season for Philadelphia, mostly as a special-teams contributor. If he can clear waivers, he could be a candidate to return to the team's practice squad.
Dec 23, 2022
Earns roster spot
Elliss was signed to the Eagles' active roster Friday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss has spent the entire regular season on Philadelphia's practice squad but was elevated to the active roster for each of the last three games. His performance was enough to convince the Eagles he deserved a spot on the active roster, and he should contribute primarily on special teams moving forward.
Aug 31, 2022
Waived by Eagles
Elliss was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss failed to play in the Eagles' last two preseason games due to a hamstring injury, but he wasn't waived with an injury designation, likely meaning the issue is minor. The linebacker played in one game with Philadelphia last season, making three tackles and he will likely return to the Eagles' practice squad if he clears waivers.
Aug 19, 2022
Sitting out of practice
Elliss (hamstring) will not practice Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
The full extent of Elliss' injury is unclear, and there's no timetable for his return. As the 23-year-old NFL sophomore works to recover, JaCoby Stevens should see more practice and preseason reps at middle linebacker.
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