The New England Patriots have confirmed they will match the Las Vegas Raiders' offer for linebacker Christian Elliss, securing him on a two-year deal. This decision comes after a challenging 2024 season for the Patriots' defense, where Elliss stood out, transitioning from a special teams role to playing nearly 50% of defensive snaps. He concluded the season with impressive stats, including 80 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and an interception.

Elliss joins a revamped linebacker corps that features several notable additions, such as Harold Landry III and Robert Spillane, potentially enhancing the team's defensive capabilities moving forward.