Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Leads Atlanta in tackling again
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Elliss finished Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders with 11 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Elliss has registered at least 10 tackles in seven of the Falcons' last eight games and is on a three-game sack streak. His effort over that span has Elliss at 124 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, surpassing his career-best output from the 2023 campaign (122 combined tackles over 17 regular-season games). The 2019 seventh-round pick will look to add to that total Sunday against the struggling Giants.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Leading tackler in loss
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Elliss logged 10 tackles (seven total), including 1.0 sacks, during Atlanta's 42-21 loss versus the Vikings on Sunday.
Elliss had another productive outing despite the loss as he racked up double-digit tackles for the seventh time this season in addition to recording his third sack. The 29-year-old is now just nine tackles shy of the career-high 122 he recorded last season.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Secures sack in loss
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Elliss recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.
Elliss was able to get to quarterback Justin Herbert for his first sack since Week 9 in the loss. The linebacker did see his streak of five straight games with double-digit tackles come to an end though. Elliss has now produced 103 total tackles (60 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while registering two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 12 games in 2024.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Records 10 stops against Denver
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Elliss finished with 10 tackles (eight solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.
The inside linebacker also played on all 60 defensive snaps. Elliss has played on every defensive snap in nine of 11 games this season. The sixth-year pro has 98 tackles (57 solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in 2024.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Double-digit tackles vs. NOLA
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Elliss logged 10 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints.
Elliss extended his 10-tackle streak to four games Sunday as he once again led the Falcons in that category. He played every single defensive snap for the eighth time this year and is up to 88 tackles (49 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery through 10 regular-season games.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Logs first sack of season
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Elliss finished Sunday's 27-21 win over the Cowboys with 13 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Elliss was credited with a sack on Dak Prescott late in the third quarter, which led to a 57-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey three plays later. Elliss has logged at least 10 combined tackles over his last three outings, and his 78 tackles through the first nine games of the regular season leads the Falcons and rank 12th in the NFL.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Past knee injury
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Elliss (knee) was a full practice participant Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
A knee injury limited Elliss's practice participation Wednesday, but the 2019 seventh-round pick was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Elliss should be able to suit up against the Cowboys on Sunday. Elliss has logged 65 combined tackles through the first eight games of the regular season, which is most on the Falcons and ranks No. 14 in the NFL.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Nine tackles in loss
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Elliss recorded nine total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Seahawks.
Elliss led the Falcons in total takedowns against Seattle and he has now produced at least six tackles in six of seven games in 2024. Through seven contests this season, Elliss has compiled 53 total tackles (30 solo), a fumble recovery and a pass defensed.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Double-digit tackles
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Elliss posted 11 tackles (six solo) during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.
For a second straight week, Elliss played every single defensive snap. The veteran linebacker has 20 tackles through two games, which is well ahead of his pace from last season -- his first with the Falcons. In 2023, Elliss recorded 122 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, across 17 appearances.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Team-high nine stops
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Elliss posted nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Picking up where he left off last season, Elliss was a tackle machine versus the Steelers. He played all 68 defensive snaps, while Troy Andersen and Nate Landman split time at the other ILB spot in Atlanta's new-look 3-4 defense. Given his role in Week 1, Elliss should be a premier IDP option moving forward. Elliss posted 122 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and three pass defenses last year, his first with the Falcons.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Departs with knee injury Week 18
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Elliss hurt his knee in Sunday's game against New Orleans and is questionable to return, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Elliss was injured in the first half of the must-win game for Atlanta. If the linebacker is unable to return, it would be a big blow to the Falcons, as Elliss ranks second on the team with 119 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, on the campaign. For at least the time being, Andre Smith has entered the game in Elliss' stead.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Leading tackler in win
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Elliss compiled 10 tackles (five solo), including a sack, and a pass deflection in Sunday's 29-10 win over the Colts.
Elliss had another dominant outing Sunday, as he led the team in tackles and also registered his third sack of the season. The 28-year-old has now racked up double-digit tackles in two of the past three games, and on four occasions through 15 games played.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Logs double-digit tackles
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Ellis recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Atlanta's 29-25 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Ellis had a productive outing despite the loss, as he recorded a team-high tackle tally. The 28-year-old has now logged double-digit tackles in three games this season and will look to build off this performance next week versus the Panthers.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Season-high 11 tackles
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Elliss posted 11 tackles (six solo), including a sack, during Sunday's 25-23 loss to Arizona.
Elliss recorded a season-high 11 stops, marking his second double-digit tackle performance of the season. He also notched his second sack of the campaign. Ellis has nearly eclipsed his career-high tackle total for a single season (78), which he set last year with the Saints, but he hasn't made a consistent pass-rushing impact during his first campaign in Atlanta.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Continues solid play
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Elliss notched eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans.
Elliss recorded at least eight tackles for the third time this season. Across eight appearances, he's totaled 53 tackles and one sack. He's well on his way to surpassing his career high in tackles (78) during his first season with Atlanta, but he hasn't been as impactful as a pass rusher as he was with New Orleans last year, when he posted seven sacks.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Records first sack of 2023
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Elliss recorded six solo tackles, including one sack, during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers.
Elliss led Atlanta in tackles and recorded his first sack of 2023, taking down Jordan Love on a third-and-11 play in the first quarter. The newcomer has made his presence felt during his first two games with the Falcons, recording 15 tackles overall, and he appears to be a strong IDP option moving forward.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Joining Falcons on three-year deal
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Elliss agreed to a three-year contract with the Falcons on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Elliss is scheduled to make $21.5 million over the next three years, though the deal can't be finalized until Wednesday. The 27-year-old linebacker enjoyed a breakout season with the NFC South rival Saints in 2022, racking up 78 tackles and seven sacks. Elliss had just 23 tackles and one sack over three previous seasons.
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Saints' Kaden Elliss: Key defensive contributor in 2022
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Elliss tallied 78 tackles (43 solo), seven sacks, two passes defended and two forced fumbles over 17 games during the 2022 season.
Elliss notched career highs across the board during his fourth season with New Orleans. The 2019 seventh-round pick was a core special-teamer over his first three years with the Saints, and he continued to primarily play in this phase until linebacker Pete Werner went down with an ankle injury Week 9. Eliss then recorded 58 tackles (33 solo) and five sacks while taking on a starting role over the final eight games of the season. He also maintained a significant role even when Werner returned for three of the final four regular-season games. As a result, the 27-year-old Elliss finished fourth on the team in tackles and second in sacks, and he will likely draw interest when he becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Saints' Kaden Elliss: Tallies eight tackles in loss
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Elliss recorded eight tackles (three solo) in Monday's 17-16 loss to the Buccaneers.
Elliss tied with cornerbacks Alontae Taylor and Bradley Roby for the Saints' second-most tackles behind strong safety Marcus Maye. The fourth-year linebacker has risen into an extremely prominent role since starter Pete Werner went down with an ankle injury Week 9, recording 40 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one pass defended over the last four games. Elliss played a relatively moderate role over the first eight weeks of the season, though his performance over the past month may have earned him increased playing time even if Werner manages to return following New Orleans' Week 14 bye.
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Saints' Kaden Elliss: Inactive against Buccaneers
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Elliss (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Elliss will be sidelined for a third consecutive game after his hamstring injury prevented him from practicing this week. Pete Werner should serve as the primary depth option at outside linebacker Sunday.
