1. Dannell Antonio Ellerbe was born on November 29,1985 and is an American former professional football linebacker.
19 Facts About Dannell Ellerbe
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Dannell Ellerbe was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and played for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles.
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Dannell Ellerbe was named the Defensive MVP of the 2003 Shrine Bowl, in which he had nine tackles, three pass break-ups, and one interception.
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Dannell Ellerbe made 124 tackles and five sacks as a junior and 165 tackles and nine sacks as a senior.
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Dannell Ellerbe went to the University of Georgia for five years.
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Dannell Ellerbe played for four seasons after a redshirt freshman year.
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Dannell Ellerbe was signed as an undrafted free agent during the 2009 season by the Baltimore Ravens.
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Dannell Ellerbe had a large role that year for the Ravens.
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Dannell Ellerbe had held the ball in front of him twice during the return.
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Dannell Ellerbe made the roster as a backup linebacker behind Jameel McClain, who was signed by Baltimore as an undrafted free agent.
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Dannell Ellerbe's tackles dropped to 31, but he recorded his first career sack.
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In 2011, Dannell Ellerbe played in 9 games, starting 3 in Ray Lewis' absence due to injury.
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On November 9,2012, Dannell Ellerbe was fined $10,000 for his hit on Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson in Week 9.
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On January 20,2013, in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots, Dannell Ellerbe intercepted a pass from Tom Brady that had been tipped by Pernell McPhee in the 4th quarter with 6:49 remaining in the game.
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Dannell Ellerbe signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 12,2013.
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On March 13,2015, Dannell Ellerbe was traded along with a third round pick to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for wide receiver Kenny Stills.
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Dannell Ellerbe was injured most of the year, but recorded 13 tackles and forced a fumble in a Week 5 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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On July 25,2017, Dannell Ellerbe was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury.
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On November 12,2017, Dannell Ellerbe signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, reuniting him with former teammates Corey Graham and Torrey Smith.