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4 days ago
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Kaden Elliss on why he's excited for training camp
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss explains why he's excited for training camp, some of the things he brings from home to make it feel like less work, and what the defense can do going into the new season.
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5 days ago
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Falcons put Troy Andersen on PUP list
The Falcons will open training camp without linebacker Troy Andersen on the field. Andersen was placed on the physically unable to perform list on Thursday. Andersen, who can be activated at any point this summer, was limited to seven games last season by a knee injury and he also missed 15 games in 2023 with a pectoral injury. Divine Deablo and Kaden Elliss are the other top linebackers on the depth chart for the Falcons. There was better injury news for the Falcons as well. Tight end Kyle Pitts is set to practice after missing time in the spring with a foot injury.
USA Today
15-07-2025
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- USA Today
NFL analyst says Falcons LB could be franchise tag candidate in 2026
Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss named franchise tag candidate by Pro Football Sports Network The Atlanta Falcons had no choice but to let some players walk in free agency due to the team's lack of salary cap space. Center Drew Dalman signed with the Chicago Bears, linebacker Lorenzo Carter landed a contract with the Tennessee Titans, and defensive lineman Grady Jarrett was released before following Dalman to Chicago. Several more Falcons players, including linebacker Kaden Elliss, tight end Kyle Pitts and right tackle Kaleb McGary, will become unrestricted free agents in 2026. The team won't have much cap space to work with next season, unless Kirk Cousins is traded or released. Even if Atlanta finds a way to offload Cousins, there still won't be much money to spend on free agents. That will leave the team with some tough decisions to make in the offseason. One option for the Falcons could be to use the franchise tag on their most coveted player. Pro Football Sports Network's Brandon Austin named Elliss as the Falcons' top franchise tag candidate for the 2026 NFL season: Kaden Elliss, who ranked 51st in our list of the top 100 free agents for 2026, is coming off a strong 2024 season with the Atlanta Falcons. He started all 17 games and recorded a career-high 151 combined tackles, including 85 solo stops. Elliss also tallied five sacks, 43 pressures, and 17 quarterback hits, with an outstanding 29.3% pressure rate on just 147 pass-rush snaps. His consistent production highlights his emergence as one of the NFL's most effective blitzing linebackers. With linebacker franchise tag values projected around $28 million for 2026, the Falcons could use the tag to retain Elliss in the short term while they work out an extension. They just have to decide if he's worth such a lofty amount. Either way, he could be in for a payday. -- Brandon Austin, PFSN As mentioned by PFSN, Elliss had a career year in 2024 and was one of the few consistent pieces on Atlanta's defense last season. Elliss, the son of two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Luther Elliss, signed a three-year, $21.5 million contract with the Falcons in 2023. The former Saints linebacker has become a versatile weapon for Atlanta's defense, whether he's rushing the quarterback or dropping into coverage. While Elliss makes sense as a franchise tag candidate, the Falcons have a handful of players to choose from. Right tackle Kaleb McGary also has a case for the franchise tag, assuming he performs well in 2025. Kyle Pitts, despite his underwhelming production, could be in the mix for the tag if he has a big year this season. Check out the full list of Falcons players who will become free agents in 2026, along with our latest 53-man roster projection for 2025.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
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Former Raider LB Divine Deablo Fits The Mold For The Atlanta Falcons New Identity
Former Raider LB Divine Deablo Fits The Mold For The Atlanta Falcons New Identity originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker has just what the Atlanta Falcons seek on defense: a new identity and an edgy style of athleticism. Advertisement Divine Deablo spent four seasons with the Raiders before signing with the Falcons during the offseason. During that time, he was consistent and athletic on defense, always appearing around the football. Deablo would start 42 of his 54 games spent with the Raiders. His stats speak for themselves. He would total 288 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, six pass defenses, two sacks, and two fumble recoveries. New Atlanta Falcons LB Divine Deablo makes a tackle last year while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Raheem Morris would speak about Deablo at Falcons mini-camp, saying, "His athleticism stands out. It's been unique. His length stands out, which has been unique, and really him keying and diagnosing behind the ball probably a lot better than we thought, and I'm really fired up to see that." Advertisement Deablo started his career at safety with the Virginia Tech Hokies, but after coming to the NFL, he transitioned to linebacker. Deablo has also been a hit with teammates, and they have noticed the type of talent he is with all of the intangibles. "I mean, you can see what makes him sick," Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss said. "I think he had probably the best play today in practice, a really good tip. Just came in and knocked the ball out, and I broke it up for us. And he's got the length, he's got the speed, he's got the athleticism, and he's got the mentality." The Falcons are in the business of establishing a whole new feel for the defense, and Deablo would be asked which part of his skill set would help lessen the number of times that the defense was exploited last season. "I say my height and my speed, I feel like I'm very tall, 6-foot-3 and ¾, usually I say 6-foot-4. And I'm really fast. So, I think my speed for sure." When Deablo would be asked about the coaching styles of Raheem Morris and Jeff Ulbrich, he would say, "Very energetic. They got a lot of energy. They make sure you come out here ready to work. That's the only thing they want, and that's what we've been doing for them regarding defensive philosophy." Advertisement So far, the Falcons coaching staff has been pleased in what Deablo is doing. He will be looked upon to complement Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss. The defense will look much improved from a subpar season last year. Related: What To Know From The Atlanta Falcons Wrapping Up Their Offseason Program Related: At What Point Would Atlanta Consider Going Back To Cousins If Penix Jr. Struggles? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Falcons linebacker named most underrated player on 2025 roster
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off the 2024 season with a 6-3 record but finished 8-9 due to a combination of poor quarterback play and an underachieving defense over the second half of the season. The team took an aggressive approach to upgrading the defense, drafting two edge rushers in the first round. With Grady Jarrett in Chicago, the team will have to rely on other veteran players to fill the leadership void in 2025. One player who rarely gets the respect he deserves is linebacker Kaden Elliss. The former Saint has really taken off since signing with the Falcons in 2023. Advertisement Elliss, 29, turned in arguably his best season yet in 2024, recording 85 solo tackles, five sacks, 16 QB hits, three passes defended, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. released a new feature listing each team's most underrated player going into the 2025 NFL season. Elliss was selected as Atlanta's most underrated player, with Gennaro Filice calling the linebacker a "one-man army" at times last year. Tied for first with Lavonte David among off-ball 'backers in pressures (34, per NGS), Elliss paced Atlanta with 16 quarterback hits and fell just one sack shy of the team lead with versatile defender was a one-man army in many games, including the Week 9 win over Dallas, when Elliss piled up 13 tackles (including two for loss), five pressures, three QB hits and a sack. It will be interesting to see how the linebacker's role evolves under new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, especially considering the Falcons' aggressive efforts to upgrade the edge-rushing group this offseason. -- Gennaro Filice, The Falcons hope rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. can get the pass rush back to a respectable level this season. Elliss will be counted on more than ever as the team transitions to defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. His versatility will help Atlanta run a multitude of defensive looks. Last season, the team ranked 23rd in the NFL in points allowed per game (24.9) and finished 31st in defensive sacks recorded with 31 total. Ulbrich has plenty of work to do, but Elliss should help the transition. Around Falcons Wire This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons LB Kaden Elliss named team's most underrated player
