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Saints,  Ellis agree to five-year deal
Saints, Ellis agree to five-year deal
JACKSON, MISS. -- First-round draft pick Sedrick Ellis will join the Saints today in training camp after agreeing to a five-year contract Tuesday evening. ELIOT KAMENITZ / THE TIMES-PICAYUNESaints first-round draft pick Sedrick Ellis, pictured at minicamp in May, agreed...
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Saints Finally Sign 1st Round Pick DT Sedrick Ellis
Canal Street Chronicles — Per the Times-Pic. First-round pick Sedrick Ellis agreed to a five-year deal with the Saints. He will arrive in camp tomorrow Expect more news tonight and tomorrow! Let's do this!  

Sedrick Ellis Signs with the Saints
FanHouse — ... But, regardless, the deal is done. Ellis will get $19.5 million guaranteed for five years. The rest of the money totals $49 million, but reportedly includes some hard-to-reach incentives that bring its value closer to $32 million. By comparison, sixth-overall pick ...

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