NFL player Jason Babin rips out opponent Andre Ellington's dreadlocks Jason Babin holds his trophy aloft. ANDRE Ellington is a rookie running back in the NFL with a fine head of dreadlocks - or at least he used to be. Ellington and the Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars early this morning and after a short run Jaguars' defender Jason Babin emerged clutching a handful of dreadlocks - which he then tossed to the ground gladiator style. And the best bit? The move was completely legal in the NFL where defenders are free to grab any part of an opposing player (other than the face mask) when attempting a tackle. It ended as well as possible for Ellington after his hair was placed in a plastic bag and then returned to him.