Kaden Elliss - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Posts first sack of 2026 campaign Elliss recorded 11 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Saints' 23-22 overtime victory over the Browns in Week 9.

Impact Elliss entered Week 9 without a sack to his name, but he changed that early in the first quarter after taking down Shedeur Sanders for a seven-yard loss. Elliss's 11 stops co-led the Saints, and the veteran linebacker is up to 41 tackles (23 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across five regular-season games.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Good to go for Week 7 Elliss (calf) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Elliss was limited earlier in the practice week and will return to the lineup after missing the previous three games. The 31-year-old linebacker has recorded 24 tackles (11 solo) and one pass breakup across three starts this season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back on practice field Wednesday Elliss (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Elliss has been sidelined for the Saints' past three games due to a calf injury, but it now seems there's been some progress in his recovery, and he might have a chance to return to game action in Week 7. He'll still probably have to log a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Sidelined for Week 7 Elliss (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.

Impact Elliss will miss a third consecutive game due to a calf injury. His next chance to play is Week 7 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 25, though Elliss has yet to be cleared to practice. Danny Stutsman will once again start alongside Pete Werner at inside linebacker in Elliss's absence.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Wednesday Elliss (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Elliss has sat out the Saints' last two games due to a lingering calf injury, and his status for Week 6 now appears to be up in the air too. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday against the Giants.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Minnesota Elliss (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings on Sunday, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Elliss was unable to practice all week, and his calf injury will cause him to miss a second consecutive game as a result. Second-year pro Danny Stutsman will continue to start next to Pete Werner at inside linebacker due to the absence of Elliss, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Giants on Sunday, Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Remains unable to practice Elliss (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Impact Elliss was also deemed DNP on Wednesday's practice estimate. The veteran linebacker didn't practice at all last week due to a calf injury and missed this past Monday's loss to Atlanta. Elliss is looking unlikely to play against Minnesota in Week 5, though there's a chance he can suit up if he's able to practice in some capacity Friday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as non-participant Wednesday Elliss (calf) was estimated as a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact The Saints' only started their week of preparation with a walk-through practice, but the estimation signals Elliss is in jeopardy of missing another game because of a nagging calf injury. Unless he returns to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday, odds are low he'll be available Sunday versus the Vikings.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Danny Stutsman has an opportunity to prove Saints fans right vs Falcons New Orleans Saints LB Kaden Elliss will miss Monday's game with a calf injury. In his place is Danny Stutsman, notching his first career sta...

OCTOBER 5 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints plan vs Bijan Robinson just took a major hit after ruling out 3 players The New Orleans Saints have a date with Bijan Robinson, and Kaden Elliss, Carl Granderson and Anfernee Jennings have all been ruled out ahea...

OCTOBER 3 • WHODATDISH.COM

Won't play against Atlanta Elliss (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Elliss will miss his first game of the 2026 season due to a calf injury. Pete Werner (neck) is also listed as questionable, so the Saints may have to start Danny Stutsman and Isaiah Stalbird at inside linebacker for Monday's NFC South showdown. Elliss' next opportunity to play is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Friday Elliss (calf) did not participate in Friday's practice.

Impact Elliss has now missed consecutive sessions due to a calf injury. The linebacker has one more opportunity to log a limited practice Saturday. If Elliss cannot get on the field for at least one prep session, the odds of the 31-year-old suiting up for Monday night's game against the Falcons are close to zero.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Elliss (calf) did not participate at the Saints' practice Thursday.

Impact Elliss is dealing with an apparent calf injury as the team gets ready to face Atlanta on Monday night. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a practice before the team's Week 4 contest.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25 • WHODATDISH.COM

Makes six tackles Sunday Elliss recorded six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 24-17 win at Baltimore.

Impact Elliss again led Saints linebackers in defensive snaps (58) in Week 2, and he racked up six-plus tackles for his third straight contest going back to last season. He will likely play a similarly-large role at linebacker in Week 3 versus the Raiders.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Elliss Stuffs Derrick Henry for TFL New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss stuffs Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry for a 2-yard loss in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL se...

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kaden Elliss on Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry | Saints vs. Ravens 2026 NFL Week 2

SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

Kaden Elliss on Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry | Saints vs. Ravens 2026 NFL Week 2 New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, September 16, 2026...

SEPTEMBER 16 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Records three QB hits in Week 1 loss Elliss posted nine tackles (three solo) and one pass defense during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Elliss was also credited with three hits on Lions quarterback Jared Goff, though the former was unable to log a sack in Sunday's regular-season opener. Elliss was one of four Saints players to play all 77 defensive snaps, and he finished as the team's second-leading scorer behind Jonas Sanker (10). Elliss inked a three-year, $33 million contract with New Orleans in March and is a key piece to the team's defensive unit alongside Sanker, Cameron Jordan (hamstring), Carl Granderson and Kool-Aid McKinstry.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Elliss | Saints-Lions Postgame | 2026 NFL Week 1 New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss' postgame interview after the Saints' game at the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kaden Elliss on selection as team captain, Jahmyr Gibbs | Saints vs. Lions 2026 NFL Week 1

SEPTEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

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