Sedrick Ellis

The Chicago Bears found some experienced help Tuesday for the interior of the defensive line, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis on a one-year contract. The former first-round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints has a clear...

The Sports Xchange Bears sign DT Ellis Defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis, one of the biggest remaining free agents, has found a home with the Chicago Bears. Ellis, 27, agreed to a one-year deal after compiling 173 tackles and 12.5 sacks in five seasons...

With Israel Idonije most likely not returning to the Chicago Bears, the team is still interested in adding some depth to the interior of the defensive line. The Bears will host Sedrick Ellis on a free-agent visit at Halas Hall on Tuesday, according to a...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - New Orleans Saints - INSIDE SLANT After two weeks and six organized team activities, things are much more normal for the Saints than they were at this time exactly a year ago. With coach Sean Payton back from his...

NFL Team Report - New Orleans Saints - INSIDE SLANT While left tackle is by far the biggest question mark of any position for the Saints this offseason, fans wanted to see the new-look defense when coach Sean Payton opened up the first practice of a...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - New Orleans Saints - INSIDE SLANT In his first meeting with local reporters since being hired on Feb. 9 to turn around the statistically worst defense in NFL history, new Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said he...

Jonathan Vilma's restraining order hearing in federal court Thursday produced no decision from U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan. The suspended Saints linebacker and defensive captain is hoping to get an injunction granted so he can play while his...

The Saints opened summer camp Thursday with some brief but noticeable absences. Linebackers Scott Shanle and Jonathan Casillas, defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis, safety Roman Harper and assistant head coach Joe Vitt all testified in federal court on behalf...

Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis is one of those thrilled with the change from Gregg Williams to the zone blitz scheme of Steve Spagnuolo. Ellis said last year - his worst as a pro - he just kept his mouth shut and played. In 2011, Sedrick Ellis had...

Jonathan Vilma wasn’t out there today. Is his absence a knee issue? “We have this six-hour rule that we have to adhere to. We had to make the decision. We sat down and talked with him about it too. We have opted to have him at all of our...

Opening Statement   We finished our sixth practice today and thus far we have gotten through the majority of our first and second down work. That would be our run packages, our run defenses, our protections, and some of our blitzes. We’re...

How are you working with Ben Grubbs and getting used to him playing next to you? “It is going to be a little different because I played the last three years with another player (Carl Nicks). He is a Pro Bowl player. He is good. He understands the...