Patriots To Sign Ellis?

DP reported earlier today that the Cowboys have cut Pro Bowl linebacker Greg Ellis today. Now reports seem to be leaning towards the Patriots signing him.

"Previously, pass-rushing defensive end Greg Ellis was mentioned as being on the trading block, and the New England Patriots were mentioned as a possible trading partner, seeing as they had a need for a pass-rusher. Upon Ellis' release yesterday, they can now grab him without trading away anything (ESPN)."

Ellis at age 33 is not the same player he once was, but the Patriots are known for pushing aging veterans for a few more productive years (Harrison, Seau, Cox, ect), so this would make sense. We will keep you posted if we hear more. The only other team that has been rumored is the Cincinnati Bengals...I think he'd rather play in New England.

Cowboys Cut Greg Ellis

First and foremost, I just want to state that they're way too many Ellis' in the NFL. It pisses me off. But, The Dallas Cowboys, perhaps wanting to avoid any more offseason turmoil with veteran Greg Ellis, released the Pro Bowl linebacker Tuesday.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had acknowledged last week that the 12th-year pro -- who has a recent history of complaining about his role, his contract or both -- likely would be playing elsewhere this fall.

But the writing already was on the wall by April's NFL draft, when the Cowboys focused on players who could help their pass rush, and Ellis, 33, did not participate in the team's May 21 organized team activities session.

By releasing him, the Cowboys save the $4.15 million he was scheduled to make in 2009. But they're also losing a team leader, and Ellis is the players' union team representative.

Ellis can still be an effective player on really any team. He obviously isn't the player he once was, but he is a good player nonetheless. I hate the Cowboys and I hope this kills their defense.