The New England Patriots made three exclusive rights free agent re-signings official on Tuesday. As the team announced, quarterback Nathan Rourke and offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. will be back in 2024, as will be linebacker/special teamer Christian Elliss.
As opposed to the Rourke and Wheatley Jr. signings, which have already been reported, Elliss has not been accounted for until now. The 25-year-old will, however, stay in New England on a one-year ERFA tender worth $985,000.
Elliss arrived in New England in December. After he was cut by his previous team, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Patriots picked him up on the waiver wire — one of six total teams to put in a claim, and the one with the lowest priority.