The Facts: Ellison, a quietly consistent performer who was respected by his teammates and a mentor to his fellow tight ends, today announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons, the last three with the Giants.

Diehards Line: Ellison suffered a concussion vs. the Jets on Nov. 10 and did not play in the final six games of the 2019 season. In 10 games, he caught 18 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown, on a 28-yard throw from Daniel Jones vs. Arizona on Oct. 20.