Dannell Ellerbe

Saints' Dannell Ellerbe raring to go after stellar preseason

New Orleans Saints weak-side linebacker Dannell Ellerbe had a "dynamite" training camp and preseason, the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Larry Holder reports.

What It Means:

Ellerbe, 30, was limited to six games last season and one the year before due to injuries. Set to take off as an every-down player on the weak side this season, Ellerbe was back on the injury report with a hip issue and missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. If he can't play, Craig Robertson will start.

If he is healthy, we project Ellerbe for 7.72 tackles in a plus matchup for linebackers in Week 1.