ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Dannell Ellerbe had an unceremonious end to his tenure with the New Orleans Saints, but things have worked out for him just fine since then.
The veteran linebacker failed to pass a physical in July 2017 before training camp because of a foot injury, leading the Saints to place him on injured reserve even though he was expected to recover in time for the start of the season. Then, the Saints cut him in late August, giving him a chance to join another team.
Ellerbe didn't find another job right away.