The Raiders have landed former Cowboys LB Greg Ellis, who was recently released by the team after 11 seasons in Big D. Ellis was released by the club to make room for former first-round pick Anthony Spencer, despite being one of the best defensive players on the club.
NFL Fanhouse reports that Ellis will be inking [...]
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Via Pro Football Talk
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June 15, 2009
Former Cowboys linebacker/defensive end Greg Ellis, whom some linked to the Patriots because: (1) he can play outside linebacker in the 3-4; and (2) he’s over 30, will sign with the Raiders, according to Calvin Watkins of FanHouse.
It’s a three-year deal, and it’ll be signed later today.
Ellis reportedly visited the Raiders on Friday, and he [...]
Via Silver and Black Forever
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June 15, 2009
The Raiders signed veteran DE/LB Greg Ellis to a 3 year deal today with the contract details unknown. Ellis, who was cut by the Cowboys a few weeks ago, will transition from a 3-4 LB to a 4-3 DE. Does this move mean that Derrick Burgess will be shipped off for a 3rd round pick? I am hopeful that the organization will keep DBurg around 1 more season to squeeze as much production from...
Via Washington Times
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June 16, 2009
ALAMEDA, CALIF. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders signed defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday night, acquiring a veteran presence as they work to upgrade their defense.The 6-foot-6, 262-pound Ellis, who turns 34 on Aug. 14, was released earlier this month by the Dallas Cowboys _ his team for all 11 of his NFL seasons. The sides completed the deal late Monday when he signed the contract, Raiders...
Via NFL.com
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June 15, 2009
Less than two weeks after being released by the Cowboys, Greg Ellis has a new home. The Oakland Raiders have signed Ellis to a contract, reports NFL Network's Michael Lombardi.
Via Lone Star Struck
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June 15, 2009
According to ESPN the Oakland Raiders have signed former Cowboy Greg Ellis:
Raiders reached an agreement with LB Greg Ellis on 3-year deal; he was released by the Cowboys on June 2nd.
No word on the deals of the contract just yet, but when we hear we will pass it along to you.
It should be an interesting [...]
Via Seattle Times
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June 16, 2009
The Oakland Raiders signed defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday night, acquiring a veteran presence as they work to upgrade their defense.
Via Sign on San Diego
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June 15, 2009
The Oakland Raiders were closing in on a contract with defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday night.
Via MSNBC
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June 15, 2009
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -The Oakland Raiders were closing in on a contract with defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday night.
Via GridironFans.com
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June 15, 2009
Free agent linebacker Greg Ellis will sign a three-year contract today with the Raiders according to a source. Ellis visited the Raiders on Friday...
Via Mercury News
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June 15, 2009
The Raiders hope to shore up their pass rush by adding former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis, who the team targeted soon after he was released by the Cowboys earlier this month.
Via GridironFans.com
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June 15, 2009
The Raiders have signed former Cowboy linebacker Greg Eliis, presumably to shift the 3-4 outside linebacker to a 4-3 defensive end, according to...
Via The 3rd String Safety
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June 16, 2009
Straight from the Boys over at PFT:
Former Cowboys linebacker/defensive end Greg Ellis, whom some linked to the Patriots because: (1) he can play outside linebacker in the 3-4; and (2) he’s over 30, will sign with the Raiders, according to Calvin Watkins of FanHouse.
It’s a three-year deal, and it’ll be signed later today.
It’s [...]
Via Sportsday
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June 15, 2009
Greg Ellis has gone from one interesting high-profile owner to another. He signed with the Oakland Raiders, Fanhouse.com's Calvin "Lucky" Watkins reports.
It's a three-year deal. Financial terms aren't available.
Considering crazy Al Davis' recent signings, Ellis might actually have gotten a raise after being cut by the Cowboys.
Just kidding ... I think.
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