Christian Elliss

LB

#53

Experience: 4 years

Height: 6-2

Age: 26

Weight: 231 lbs

College: Idaho

2024 SEASON

Solo

39
SCK

1.5
FF

1
INT

1

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Year

Preseason

WK	Game Date	OPP	RESULT
3	08/27/2022	@Dolphins	L 10 - 48
2	08/21/2022	@Browns	W 21 - 20
1	08/12/2022	Jets	L 21 - 24

Regular Season

WK	Game Date	OPP	RESULT	Total	Solo	AST	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	FF
18	01/08/2023	Giants	W 22 - 16
17	01/01/2023	Saints	L 10 - 20
16	12/24/2022	@Cowboys	L 34 - 40
15	12/18/2022	@Bears	W 25 - 20
14	12/11/2022	@Giants	W 48 - 22	6	4	2	0	0	0	0
13	12/04/2022	Titans	W 35 - 10	5	5	0	0	0	0	0

Post Season

WK	Game Date	OPP	RESULT	Total	Solo	AST	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	FF
4	02/12/2023	Chiefs	L 35 - 38
3	01/29/2023	49ers	W 31 - 7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
2	01/22/2023	Giants	W 38 - 7

Biography

Christian Elliss was claimed off waivers and awarded to the New England Patriots from Philadelphia on December 8, 2023 ... Originally signed by Minnesota as a rookie free agent (5/5/21) ... Released by Minnesota (8/23/21) ... Signed by Philadelphia to the practice squad (9/9/21) ... Released by Philadelphia from the practice squad (10/6/21) ... Signed by Philadelphia to the practice squad (10/11/21) ... Released by Philadelphia from the practice squad (10/18/21) ... Signed by San Francisco to the practice squad (11/3/21) ... Released by San Francisco from the practice squad (11/10/21) ... Signed by Philadelphia to the practice squad (11/24/21) ... Elevated by Philadelphia to the active roster from the practice squad (1/8/22) ... Reverted back to the Philadelphia practice squad (1/10/22) ... Signed by Philadelphia (1/18/22) ... Released by Philadelphia (8/30/22) ... Signed by Philadelphia to the practice squad (8/31/22) ... Elevated by Philadelphia to the active roster from the practice squad (12/3/22) ... Reverted back to the Philadelphia practice squad (12/5/22) ... Elevated by Philadelphia to the active roster from the practice squad (12/10/22) ... Reverted back to the Philadelphia practice squad (12/12/22) ... Elevated by Philadelphia to the active roster from the practice squad (12/17/22) ... Reverted back to the Philadelphia practice squad (12/19/22) ... Signed by Philadelphia to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (12/23/22) ... Released by Philadelphia (12/6/23).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Seasonal reviews

2024 (16/5)

Began the season as a reserve linebacker. Earned starting role beginning in week eight vs. the New York Jets (10/27). Additionally is a key member of the special teams.
Appeared in the season opener at Cincinnati (9/8), contributing as a key member of the special teams unit.
Saw his first snaps on defense on a goal-line defense vs. Seattle (9/15) in the second quarter and several snaps in the third quarter. Assisted on one tackle with S Jaylinn Hawkins on special teams.
Recorded his first-career forced fumble and recovery at San Francisco (9/29) on the second-half kickoff to give New England a first down at the San Francisco 27-yard line, which helped set up the Patriots first touchdown of the game: a 5-yard pass from QB Jacoby Brissett to TE Austin Hooper. Added a career-high 3 special teams tackles.
Recorded his second-straight game with at least 2 special teams tackles vs. Miami (10/6), the second time he has done so in his career, the first being vs. Tennessee (12/4/22) and at the New York Giants (12/11/22) as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. He is the first Patriot to have at least 2 special teams tackles in back-to-back games since DB Brenden Schooler had at least 2 special teams tackles in three-straight games in 2023: vs. Buffalo (10/22), at Miami (10/29) and vs. Washington (11/5). Added 3 total tackles (1 solo, 2 assisted) on defense.
Recorded his first-career sack vs. Houston (10/13) when he split a sack of QB C.J. Stroud with S Marte Mapu for a 9-yard loss on a third-down play in the second quarter. Recorded 2 special teams tackles to set a new career-high of 8 special teams tackles in a season, and registered his third-straight game with at least 2 special teams tackles. The three-game streak is the longest streak of his career. He is the first Patriot to do so since DB Brenden Schooler recorded at least 2 special teams tackles in three-straight games in 2023: vs. Buffalo (10/22), at Miami (10/29) and vs. Washington (11/5).
Had an increased role at linebacker at Jacksonville (10/20), finishing second on the team in tackles with a career-high 9 (4 solo, 5 assisted).
Made his first start for the Patriots in the win vs. the New York Jets (10/27), his second-career start overall. Tied his career-high in tackles with 9, which led the team. Earned his first-career full sack when he took down QB Aaron Rodgers for an 8-yard loss in the fourth quarter. The sack forced a Jets 44-yard field goal that missed wide left. Added 2 quarterback hits and 1 pass defensed.
Inactive at Chicago (11/10) due to injury.
Returned to the starting lineup vs. the L.A. Rams (11/17) after missing a game due to injury.
Recorded his first career interception vs. Indianapolis (12/1) when LB Jahlani Tavai tipped a pass from QB Anthony Richardson intended for WR Michael Pittman Jr. on a second-and-11 situation in the second quarter and returned it 6 yards to the Indianapolis 42-yard line. Becomes the second Patriots linebacker behind LB Jahlani Tavai to record an interception this season.
Made a tackle on QB Kyler Murray on a third-and-4 situation in the first quarter at Arizona (12/15) to force a field goal. Finished with 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted).
Recorded 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 assisted) and 1 pass defensed at Buffalo (12/22).
Set a single-game career-high in tackles vs. Buffalo (1/5), leading the team with 13. His previous high was 9 tackles at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 20 and vs. the New York Jets on Oct. 27. Tackle total is the highest of the season for a Patriots player.

2023 (4/0)

Started the season with Philadelphia before being claimed and awarded to New England off waivers. He played in four games and finished with 2 tackles on special teams.
Made his debut with New England on special teams vs. Kansas City (12/17). He had one special teams tackle in the fourth quarter on the punt coverage team.

2023 (12/1 - Philadelphia)

Played in 12 total games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams.
Collected 16 tackles on defense and 5 tackles on special teams.
Had 6 Tackles vs. Buffalo (11/26) in an overtime win. Which was his career-high for single game tackles.

2022 (6/0, 3/0 – Philadelphia)

Saw action in six games after being elevated to the active roster for three games and then signed to the 53-man roster.
Collected 4 special teams tackles in 106 total special teams snaps and logged 7 total tackles (5 solo, 2 assists) on defense as a reserve linebacker.
Played in all three postseason games including the Super Bowl.

2021 (1/0, 0/0 – Philadelphia)

Spent the year on the practice squad. Was elevated and made his NFL debut vs. Dallas (1/8/22) and collected 3 tackles before reverting back to the practice squad.

College

First Team All-Big Sky as a senior in 2020.
Started all four games for the Rams and earned honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference honors during a shortened 2020 season.
Set career highs with 54 tackles and 5.0 sacks, including a 3-sack performance at Wyoming in 2019.
Was a two-time all-conference and all district honoree and finished his career with 266 tackles, the 18th most in program history.
Appeared in 38 games and racked up 266 tackles, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

Personal

He is the oldest of 12 children and has three brothers with NFL experience - Noah spent time with Philadelphia, Kaden is with Atlanta and Jonah was a third-round draft pick by Denver in 2024.
His father, Luther, was a 1st-round pick by Detroit in the 1995 draft, was a two-time Pro Bowl DL and spent nine seasons in the NFL playing for Detroit and Denver.
Selected to play in the 2017 Polynesian Bowl.

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