New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss had his best statistical season, boasting career-highs in tackles, QB hits, sacks, interceptions, pass deflections, forced fumbles, and playing time. Elliss recorded 80 tackles, one TFL, five QB hits, 1.5 sacks, one interception, five pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 16 games, five starts, and 513 (49%) snaps. He also had ten pressures, 17 stops, and allowed 156 passing yards with a 93.8 passer rating in coverage (h/t) PFF.
New England placed a right of first refusal tender worth $3.263 million on their restricted free agent. This allows him to sign offer sheets with other teams, and the Patriots have the opportunity to match the offer.
New England Patriots RFA signed an offer sheet with AFC West foe
On Wednesday, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Christian Elliss to a two-year offer sheet. As Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 points out, Elliss will carry a cap charge of $4.842 million for the 2025 season. The Patriots had until Monday, March 24, to match the offer sheet or decide not to and acquire zero draft compensation.
#Raiders salary cap currently carries a pending $4.842 million charge for Christian Elliss, per a league source. Signed offer sheet with Las Vegas, and #Patriots now have until Monday afternoon to match for restricted free agent tendered for $3.263 million @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 21, 2025
New England Patriots match offer sheet of 27-year-old defender
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Patriots have matched the Las Vegas Raiders’ offer sheet for Christian Elliss. As a result, Elliss will be under contract for the next two years. Finally, as previously mentioned, he will carry a $4.842 million cap charge for the 2025 season.
The #Patriots have officially matched the #Raiders’ offer sheet to LB Christian Elliss, per source. He’s staying in New England. pic.twitter.com/TQ50mljjtd
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 24, 2025
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