MIAMI (AP) -New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis was forced from Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins because of a sprained right knee, and he'll undergo tests Monday.

Ellis was hurt late in the second quarter and helped off the field.

``I've been putting pressure on it and trying to walk on it a little bit,'' he said after the game. ``We'll have to see Monday.''

The Saints are already without starting nose tackle Kendrick Clancy, who hasn't played since the first game because of a right knee injury.

Fullback Heath Evans hurt his right leg late in the game.