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Ellis spent his first four seasons with the Jets,Jerseys NFL China, playing in 47 games with five starts. The 6-foot-4, 346-pounder had 66 career tackles,Discount NFL Jerseys, one sack and a forced fumble.
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Hampton is happy about not having to move.
The Giants allowed an average of 135.1 yards rushing in 2014. The Jets allowed an average of 93.1 yards, fifth best in the league.
The Giants announced Wednesday they signed former Jets defensive tackle/nose tackle Kenrick Ellis to shore up a defense that finished 30th against the run. Contract terms were not immediately available,NFL Jerseys Authentic China.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants didn't have to go far to find a run stopper for their defense.
"It's the same city, but a different side of the city," he quipped.
"I'm a journeyman. I come in and do my job," Ellis said. "You don't get much recognition for it, but you get the job done and it helps out the team. I'll take on the double-teams and take on the work no one else wants to do. It's just who I am. I take pride in what I do,Wholesale Soccer Jerseys, which is being a big man in the middle, and try to make sure no one runs the ball."
Ellis played in 14 games last season and had nine tackles and his only sack,Cheap Jerseys. He was a third-round draft pick out of Hampton in 2011.
"I am a run stopper and I like doing it," Ellis said. "That is the strength of my game. I look forward to helping the Giants get back to their glory."
Johnathan Hankins and Cullen Jenkins are the returning starting tackles in a group that also includes Markus Kuhn and Jay Bromley. Mike Patterson is a free agent. |
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