Christian Elliss continues to prove Mike Vrabel and Patriots made the right decision
When Mike Vrabel became Patriots head coach in early 2025, he was expected to remake the roster with the aggressive, disruptive defenders he likes. Linebacker Christian Elliss, originally signed by Bill Belichick, has become a face of that approach.
New England matched an offer sheet Elliss got from the Raiders in the 2025 offseason, then gave him a two-year contract this year that runs through 2027. Musket Fire says his play keeps proving that right.
Elliss is setting career highs, most recently against the Bears in Week 7 with another 10-plus-tackle game, and his energy has spread to rookies Gabe Jacas and Elijah Ponder, who have delivered big hits of their own.
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