The #Falcons make another big move on defense, as former #Saints LB Kaden Elliss is headed to Atlanta, sources say. With seven sacks and 78 tackles in 11 starts, he became a hot free agent. He shined in his opportunity, now cashes in.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
Elliss enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, recording a career-high 78 tackles, seven sacks, seven tackles for loss, 10 QB hits, and two forced fumbles in 17 games, 11 of which he started.
This marked a significant increase in production compared to his previous three seasons, during which he managed just 23 tackles and one sack.
The Falcons have made a priority of addressing their defensive needs in free agency, and Elliss will be joining fellow former Saint David Onyemata on the team's roster.
Update: #Falcons add one from their division rival, sign former #Saints LB Kaden Elliss, per @RapSheet
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 14, 2023
Elliss had 7 sacks last season. pic.twitter.com/9C7uPQp8ii
The move reunites Elliss with former Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen, who is now the defensive coordinator for the Falcons.
Over his four-year career, the 27-year-old has recorded 101 total tackles, eight sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two passes defended across 48 games played, all with New Orleans.
He's a former seventh-round pick by the Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft. Photo Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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