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Chicago Bears to sign DT Sedrick Ellis

Phil Emery is on the move again today, locking up a deal for an inside threat for the defensive line.

By Kev H
Here's a picture of Ellis doing our favorite thing, frustrating Favre.
Here's a picture of Ellis doing our favorite thing, frustrating Favre.
Ronald Martinez

Hey, here's some fun news for the day:

Sedrick Ellis, a top-10 pick (#7) in the 2008 draft, attended school at USC, playing for Pete Carroll's version of the Trojans.

Listed at 6'1", 307 lbs, Ellis was a member of the 2009 Saints who won Super Bowl XLIV. Career statistics:

  • Games/Started: 70/70
  • Sacks: 12.5 (including a team leading 6 sacks in 2010)
  • Tackles/Assists: 100/75

Ellis never quite lived up to his draft spot, as some of his numbers will attest, and had visited with Detroit, New England, and others.

He figures to slot into the depth chart and provide a solid piece to the rotation with Melton and Paea. He's played with some talented players before, and should be able to step into the Bears' system and play effectively right away.

Unfortunately for those who were hoping to see Israel Idonije return, this move makes it seem even less likely that #71 will return to the Bears.

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