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Bruce Ellington: Released with injury waiver
Bruce Ellington, who was cut by the Patriots earlier Wednesday, was released with an injury designation, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.The Patriots didn't specify what kind of injury Ellington is dealing with, but it's likely related to the persistent hamstring issues he's dealt with throughout his career. The wideout had part of his hamstring removed after tearing it in 2016 and has now ended each of the past three seasons on injured reserve due to hamstring complications.
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Bruce Ellington: Cut by New England
The Patriots released Bruce Ellington on Wednesday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.It's not clear why Ellington is being let go, but it's possible his dismissal was an effort to create a roster spot for a young or undrafted player that has tried out for New England in recent days. The Patriots have also added first-round rookie N'Keal Harry, veteran Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) and Maurice Harris to their wideout group this offseason since signing Ellington in March. Ellington should have a solid chance of landing another contract before training camps start up.
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Patriots' Bruce Ellington: Small guarantee in new contract
Bruce Ellington's one-year, $895,000 deal with the New England Patriots includes $25,000 guaranteed, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.Once the Patriots were outbid for slot man Adam Humphries, they turned to lower-cost fliers on Ellington and Maurice Harris ($90,000 guaranteed). Ellington hauled in 31 passes for 224 yards and a score in seven games in 2018, suiting up in four contests with the Lions and three with the Texans. If Ellington can stay healthy, he can push for a slot role behind Julian Edelman, as well as potentially help out in the return game. Given the terms of his new deal, Ellington isn't a lock to make the Patriots' season-opening roster, but his experience playing under a pair of coaches with previous ties to New England in Bill O'Brien (Houston) and Matt Patricia (Detroit) should give the 27-year-old a bit of a leg up in terms of familiarity with his new team's system.
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Patriots' Bruce Ellington: Getting chance in New England
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) is signing a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The Patriots are plenty familiar with Ellington's game considering the Super Bowl champs played his team three times over the course of the past two seasons -- and the slot receiver snagged 12 passes for 189 yards and two scores in those games. However, it's not clear if this same sort of role awaits him in New England, given the presence of PPR-maven Julian Edelman. Ellington will have to compete for touches in the team's offense with the likes of Phillip Dorsett, Maurice Harris, Braxton Berrios and Damoun Patterson.
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Bruce Ellington: Cut by Lions
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) was released by the Lions on Friday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.Ellington caught on with Detroit late in the 2018 season, catching 23 of 30 targets for 132 yards in four games before a hamstring injury sent him to injured reserve. He's proven to be a competent slot receiver on a few different occasions, but persistent hamstring issues have kept him off the field for most of his pro career. Regardless of where he ends up, Ellington figures to enter training camp on the roster bubble.
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Lions' Bruce Ellington: Scheduled for free agency
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) can become an unrestricted free agent in March, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.The 2014 fourth-round pick has bounced from San Francisco to Houston to Detroit, seemingly losing jobs because of his persistent hamstring injuries rather than his performance. Ellington said he wants to return to Detroit after catching 23 of 30 targets for 132 yards in four games with the Detroit Lions late in the 2018 campaign. He doesn't figure to command a particularly large contract, given that he finished the season on injured reserve with yet another hammy injury. Ellington will turn 28 in August and hasn't shown much ability to contribute outside of the slot.
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Lions' Bruce Ellington: Lands on injured reserve
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.Ellington was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, which was set to be his second straight absence. The 27-year-old was a limited practice participant both weeks, making the move somewhat surprising. Regardless, Ellington will finish the 2018 season with 31 receptions for 224 yards and one touchdown over seven games between the Texans and Detroit Lions. Chris Lacy was signed to bolster Detroit's depth at wide receiver, though Andy Jones should again be the biggest benefactor of his absence.
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Lions' Bruce Ellington: Sidelined for second straight week
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.For the second week in a row, Ellington will be sidelined after following a limited practice regimen Wednesday through Friday. Considering the wideout's extensive history of hamstring issues, he'll likely need to advance to full participation at some point next week in order to gain clearance for the season finale against the Packers. His absence for another contest should open up more work in the passing game for Andy Jones, who hauled in both of his targets for nine yards and scored his first career touchdown in Week 15 against the Bills.
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Lions' Bruce Ellington: Still restricted in practice
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.Ellington spent time on the Texans' injured reserve list earlier this season due to the hamstring and sat out the Week 15 loss to the Bills with the same injury, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Detroit Lions restricted his practice reps the rest of the way. That leaves the slot wideout's status uncertain for Sunday's game against the Vikings, potentially creating an opening for Andy Jones to see an elevated role on offense for another week.
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Lions' Bruce Ellington: Limited in return to practice
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.Ellington took a step forward after failing to practice in any capacity last week, but it's still hard to have confidence once his history of hamstring injuries is taken into account. The 27-year-old slot receiver at least seems to have some shot at returning for Sunday's game against the Vikings after sitting out the Week 15 loss to the Bills.
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