Dolphins place Ellerbe on IR

Miami to sign LB Kelvin Sheppard

DAVIE, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins defense took a big hit Monday.

Head coach Joe Philbin announced that linebacker Dannelle Ellerbe will be placed on injured reserve with a hip injury.

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He's out for the year.

To replace him, the Dolphins will sign Kelvin Sheppard.

Miami beat New England, 33-20, in the season opener.


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