Family emergency will keep Bills backup DE Ellis out vs. Dolphins

Published: Oct 03, 2009 at 03:14 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills reserve defensive end Chris Ellis has been ruled out from playing in Sunday's game at Miami because of an undisclosed family emergency.

Without providing details, the Bills made the announcement in a release issued Saturday night.

Ellis' absence will further deplete an already thin defense, which will be missing four starters, including cornerback Leodis McKelvin, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve Thursday. Reserve defensive tackle John McCargo also is out because of a calf injury.

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Jonathan Taylor bounces back from blunder with 218-yard, 3-TD day, keeps Colts' playoff hopes alive

Jonathan Taylor wasn't dropping the pigskin prematurely this time. After a weaving, 65-yard touchdown sprint vs. the Titans, the Colts RB not only made sure he crossed the goal line with the ball, but he took it all the way up the tunnel, Bo Jackson-style.

news

Jerry Jones praises Mike McCarthy following Cowboys' win, declines to discuss coach's future after the season

After the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Tampa Buccaneers Sunday night despite already being eliminated from postseason contention, owner Jerry Jones praised his team and head coach Mike McCarthy for their performance.

news

Falcons HC Raheem Morris on Michael Penix Jr.'s first start: 'He went out and played almost flawless football'

Michael Penix Jr. earned a blowout win in his first career start as two pick-sixes from the Falcons defense and steady play from the rookie QB led to a 34-7 victory. Head coach Raheem Morris described the outing as "almost flawless football".

news

Justin Jefferson: 2024 Vikings squad has that 2019 LSU championship team 'vibe'

Justin Jefferson experienced a championship run with the LSU Tigers in 2019. The star Vikings receiver sees parallels with that legendary club and Minnesota's run this year.