According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the New Orleans Saints are placing veteran linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (foot) on injured reserve. Multiple other members of the local media have since confirmed the news. Rapoport stated that the team will release him when he becomes healthy, but the claim of him being a hot free agent may be a bit far-fetched.
#Saints are placing LB Dannell Ellerbe on Injured Reseved, source said. He has a foot injury. He'll be waived when healthy... & be a hot FA
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2017
It was revealed on Monday afternoon that Ellerbe was to start training camp on the PUP list.