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Ellerbe, Saints agree to new deal

Related Topics: Dannell Ellerbe, Linebacker

The Saints have figured out a way to keep Dannell Ellerbe in town.

The New Orleans and the linebacker agreed to a restructured deal, of which the details are not currently known.

Under the provisions of his previous agreement, Ellerbe’s base salary of $4.1 million was due to become guaranteed this week, according to a source. The linebacker’s previous contract also stipulates he be paid a $1 million roster bonus on the third day of the league year.

Ellerbe was a valuable player for the Saints last year when he was on the field, though he only appeared in six games because of injury.