Ellerbe (foot) has been cleared to play and will soon be released from injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellerbe was waived/injured in late July by the Saints and thus landed on the team's injured reserve. But now, upon clearance, he'll be free to sign with whichever team he wants. While the linebacker has a rough injury history, many teams will likely be in pursuit of Ellerbe as soon as he is officially a free agent.

Ellerbe (foot) was placed on Injured Reserve by the Saints on Tuesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellerbe had originally been placed on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, but the Saints plan to waive the outside linebacker upon his medical clearance. Ellerbe has yet to remain healthy for a full 16-game season, but racked up 101 tackles in 15 games with the Dolphins in 2013. Several teams will likely be in pursuit of the veteran upon his potential release from New Orleans. Stephone Anthony, Alex Anzalone, Michael Mauti and Manti Te'o (Achilles) will battle for reps at outisde linebacker with Ellerbe out.

Ellerbe (undisclosed) was placed on the physically unable to perform list Monday, Herbie Teope of The Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellerbe missed part of OTAs due to a minor foot injury, but it isn't clear if that's still what's holding him back. Expect more updates to come as the summer unfolds.

Ellerbe is dealing with a foot injury which forced him to miss OTAs last week, but the it doesn't appear to be long-term, Nick Underhill of The Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

The linebacker is expected to return for training camp, so look for more updates to come during that time.

Ellerbe (foot) was active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Per usual, Ellerbe was listed as questionable on the Saints' injury report but was ultimately cleared to play. He finished the game with six total tackles and one pass defensed.

Ellerbe (foot) is questionable to play Sunday in Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Ellerbe was limited by a foot issue in practice this week. If he's ultimately ruled out, look for Travis Feeney to slot into the starting lineup.

Ellerbe (foot) is active for Saturday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

There was concern as of Friday that the Saints would be thin at linebacker with both Ellerbe and Craig Robertson (shoulder) listed as questionable. However, with kickoff approaching, both linebackers have been listed as active for the Saints' divisional showdown.

Ellerbe (foot) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable heading into Saturday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

The Saints are banged up at the weakside linebacker spot with both Ellerbe and Craig Robertson (shoulder) listed as questionable. Fortunately, both players were able to participate in practice Friday, which leaves the door open for them to take the field for Saturday's divisional showdown.

Ellerbe made five tackles (all solo) and a sack in Sunday's loss to the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Ellerbe made his season debut in Week 8 and has played in only five games this year. Yet, the oft-injured linebacker has now recorded a sack in four straight games and is up to 26 tackles (more than five per game) on the season. Although the sacks may eventually dry up -- he had only 6.5 sacks in his career prior to this year -- now healthy, Ellerbe should be owned in nearly all IDP leagues.

Ellerbe made five tackles (four solo), including a sack, in Sunday's win against the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

The oft-injured Ellerbe dealt with a quad injury throughout the first half of the season and didn't make his debut until Week 8. Even since his return, however, his playing time had been somewhat limited. But against the Rams, the Saints finally used Ellerbe is more of a full-time role, as he played 91 percent of the defensive snaps, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. With 21 tackles (13 solo), three sacks, five quarterback hits, and one pass defensed in just four games, Ellerbe is rounding into form at just the right time for fantasy owners. If the athletic linebacker is floating on waiver wires, he makes for a sneaky add in many IDP leagues.