Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Sat 8/26/23 8:00 PM

Ellis was released by the Falcons on Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis agreed to terms with Atlanta on July 28 before being released less than one month later. The nine-year veteran has spent time with Oakland, Baltimore and New York throughout his career. In those nine years, Ellis appeared in 117 games and recorded 182 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He'll look for a new team ahead of the coming season.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Fri 7/28/23 6:46 PM

The Falcons are planning to sign Ellis on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Rapoport, Ellis impressed during a workout Friday and will get a chance to compete for a roster spot. The Falcons may be without Calais Campbell (undisclosed) for a large portion of the preseason, so Ellis, who's joining his third team in as many years, should have plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Wed 3/23/22 2:52 PM

Ellis agreed to a deal with the Giants on Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis appeared in 30 games over the last two seasons for Baltimore and totaled 35 tackles. The 2014 fourth-round pick is likely to serve as a depth piece along the Giants' defensive line during the 2022 campaign after New York lost Austin Johnson -- who signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Chargers -- this offseason.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Wed 3/3/21 9:41 PM

Ellis signed a one-year contract worth $1.2 million with the Ravens on Wednesday, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis suited up in 13 games (three starts) with the Ravens last season, recording 17 tackles and a pass breakup. Brandon Williams is still expected to be the starting nose tackle next year, but Ellis adds flexibility and depth for Baltimore's front seven.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Sun 10/18/20 12:40 PM

Ellis will start at nose tackle Sunday versus the Eagles because Brandon Williams is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis has played in four games this season as a backup to Williams, and he's recorded just one tackle. The veteran will have an increased role Sunday, and he'll look to disrupt a banged-up Eagles' offensive line. Miles Sanders is a major concern for the Ravens' defense, and Ellis will be responsible for pressuring Carson Wentz as well.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Tue 3/17/20 6:47 PM

The Ravens and Ellis agreed to terms on a one-year contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis operated in a reserve role for the Ravens after he signed with the team as a free agent in November of last season. The 29-year-old is expected to play a similar role in 2020 with a stacked defensive front forming, adding the likes of Calais Campbell to the fold. Ellis supplied just six tackles (two solo) across four regular-season contests in 2019.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Thu 1/23/20 6:36 PM

Ellis recorded six tackles (two solo) across four regular-season contests in 2019.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis joined the Ravens as a free agent in early November, after which point he played a reserve role along the team's defensive line. The 29-year-old veteran is set to become an unrestricted free agent in March.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Tue 11/12/19 4:27 PM

The Ravens signed Ellis to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis injured his knee during the preseason while playing for the Raiders, and he was eventually released from IR. The 28-year-old is healthy now, and he'll provide depth since Daylon Mack (knee) was placed on IR and Michael Pierce (ankle) is considered day-to-day. Nose tackle Domata Peko, who is six years older than Ellis, was also signed for the same purpose.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Thu 10/24/19 12:38 AM

Ellis (knee) had a workout with the Chargers on Tuesday, freelance NFL writer Howard Balzer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis was waived off injured reserve by the Raiders in early October but now appears recovered from the knee injury. The 28-year-old was limited to six games with Oakland last season due to a foot injury and totaled seven tackles.

Justin Ellis
IL/DT FA
Tue 10/8/19 6:04 PM

Ellis (knee) was released off injured reserve by the Raiders on Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ellis went down with the knee injury in late August and ended up on the shelf shortly thereafter. The 28-year-old played only six games in 2018 due to a foot injury, but he's now free to sign elsewhere once healthy.