Kaden Elliss - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Logs four tackles vs. Arizona Elliss recorded four tackles (one solo) during Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Elliss continues to have a strong season, having compiled at least four tackles in all 15 of his appearances. The 2019 seventh-round pick will look to build on this performance and keep producing during the team's Week 17 matchup against the Rams.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in win Elliss tallied six total tackles (all solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact The 30-year-old linebacker has now posted six or more stops in eight of the Falcons' last nine games. Elliss has appeared in all 14 of Atlanta's contests this season, recording a team-leading 94 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, four passes defensed, with one interception, and one forced fumble. He's likely to remain one of the Falcons' top tacklers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six stops Elliss posted six tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Elliss is in his third season with the Falcons and is on track for 100 tackles once again, as he sits with 88 tackles (49 solo) through 13 games. The 2019 seventh-round pick has added four pass breakups, 3.5 sacks and an interception. He should be a sturdy fantasy option moving forward.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Elliss on what is ahead for Atlanta Falcons & reflects on Seahawks matchup | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss speaks with the media on the Monday following the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Seattle Seahawk...

DECEMBER 8 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Underrated Jets free agent target is falling into New York's laps The New York Jets may need to target Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss in free agency after another tremendous season in 2025.

DECEMBER 5 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Solid outing in loss Elliss recorded eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Jets.

Impact Elliss was on the field for all 63 of the Falcons' defensive snaps in Week 13, and he posted at least six tackles for the sixth time in his last seven games. His per-snap tackle production is down compared to his first two years with Atlanta, but he's still in the IDP conversation heading into a Week 14 tilt versus the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Elliss & others on the Atlanta Falcons loss to the New York Jets | Press Conference Kaden Elliss, Jake Matthews, James Pearce Jr., Jalon Walker and Brandon Dorlus speak to the media following the Atlanta Falcons loss to the...

DECEMBER 1 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bijan Robinson shines again, but Falcons' special teams falter in loss to Jets

Bijan Robinson shined again for the Atlanta Falcons, but it isn't enough to win

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Kaden Elliss nominated for 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award The NFL announced every team’s nomination Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Notches nine stops in Week 12 Elliss finished Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints with nine tackles (seven solo).

Impact Elliss's tackle total was second-most on Atlanta behind Dee Alford (10). The veteran tackler remains a reliable weekly contributor, as he's played every defensive snap in all but of Atlanta's 11 games so far this season. Elliss is up to 74 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes (including an interception) on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins' 2 TD passes help the Falcons end a 5-game skid and beat the Saints, 24-10

The Atlanta Falcons have ended their five-game losing streak, thanks to 37-year-old Kirk Cousins

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Falcons should prepare for a $28 million dilemma they can't ignore much longer The Atlanta Falcons' pursuit of extensions for Bijan Robinson and Drake London could spell the end of Kaden Elliss in Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 23 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Posts sack in Week 11 loss Elliss registered five solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, during the Falcons' 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Elliss finished Sunday's game tied for the fourth most tackles on the Falcons, including a one-yard sack on Bryce Young midway through the third quarter. Elliss has logged a sack in back-to-back games and is up to 3.5 sacks through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

Bryce Young passed for a career-high and franchise-record 448 yards and Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 28-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Carolina Panthers to a 30-27 win over th...

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Kaden Elliss slings Bryce Young to the ground to force a turnover on downs Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Eliss sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a 1-yard loss.

NOVEMBER 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Why Atlanta's Kaden Elliss Is One of the NFL's Most Underrated Linebackers Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss has quietly emerged as one of the NFL’s most versatile defenders.

NOVEMBER 13 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Notches sack in loss Elliss recorded six total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 31-25 overtime loss to the Colts.

Impact Elliss was on the field for every one of the the team's defensive snaps for the sixth game in a row, and he made his mark in the second quarter, sacking Daniel Jones for a 10-yard loss. The linebacker has now registered 60 total tackles (31 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and a forced fumble over nine games this year.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bijan Robinson, Drake London & others on the overtime loss to the Colts in Berlin Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts Sr., Darnell Mooney, A.J. Terrell Jr., Chris Lindstrom, Kaden Elliss, Jalon Walker, Brandon Dorlus...

NOVEMBER 9 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' Kaden Elliss on Taylor's long run: 'Guys stopped playing, myself included' Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss said the defense 'stopped playing' during Jonathan Taylor's 83-yard touchdown run in the overtime loss to th...

NOVEMBER 9 • AJC.COM

Falcons captain doesn't hold back on his defense after gutting loss to Colts Atlanta Falcons captain Kaden Elliss was not happy for the lack of effort on Jonathan Taylor's 83-yard touchdown run.

NOVEMBER 9 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Kaden Elliss delivers Falcons' second sack of game vs. Daniel Jones Linebacker Kaden Elliss delivers Atlanta Falcons' second sack of game against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.

NOVEMBER 9 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Quiet in loss Elliss logged five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Elliss continues to occupy a key role in the Atlanta defense, as he logged 100 percent of defensive snaps for the seventh time in eight games this season. He turned in a quiet performance in the loss, and he's had a disappointing campaign relative to expectations by logging five or fewer tackles in five of eight matchups.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 12 stops in Week 8 Elliss logged 12 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense during the Falcons' 34-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Elliss cracked double-digit tackles for the first time this season after doing so 10 times in 2024. The 2019 seventh-rounder played every single defensive snap for the sixth time in 2025, and he leads the Falcons with 48 combined tackles through seven regular-season games. Elliss is on pace to record a third-straight 100-tackle season, though he's behind on matching his total from 2024 (151 tackles over 17 regular-season games).

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons look for answers after 2nd consecutive loss

When the Atlanta Falcons last left Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they had just finished off an impressive 24-14 “Monday Night Football” win over the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 13

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

NFL locals: Atlanta linebacker Kaden Elliss earns sparkling PFF grade Kaden Elliss (Idaho) was the only bright spot on a drab day for the Atlanta Falcons. The seventh-yea...

OCTOBER 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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Bijan Robinson shines again, but Falcons' special teams falter in loss to Jets

Kirk Cousins' 2 TD passes help the Falcons end a 5-game skid and beat the Saints, 24-10

Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

Falcons look for answers after 2nd consecutive loss