Ellis played all 17 games for the Ravens last year under Giants DC Wink Martindale. The veteran run stuffer wound up with 381 defensive snaps. Because the Giants don't employ Dave Gettleman at this time, the contract is only a one-year deal for the veteran instead of a three-year pact with $12 million in guaranteed money. 

Ellis appeared in their Week 1 game against the Raiders, logging one tackle on 19 defensive snaps. He was a surprising cut at the deadline for Baltimore to finalize their roster but moving him between the practice squad and active roster was always their plan. The Ravens also promoted defensive back Anthony Levine Sr. to the active roster. 

The Ravens have signed Ellis to one-year contracts for three consecutive seasons but decided to roster just five defensive linemen this year. Rapoport noted that he'll be a candidate to land on Baltimore's practice squad. Ellis totaled 358 defensive snaps across 13 appearances and three starts last year.

Ellis, 30, was due to become a free agent later this month. An underrated rotational player in Baltimore, Ellis soaked up 358 snaps (34%) across 13 appearances and three starts last year. He'll continue to be used as such this upcoming season.