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Staying in Detroit Elliott re-signed with the Lions on Monday.

Impact Elliott has been in the Lions' system since going undrafted in 2020, and it appears he will stick around after appearing in eight games in 2021. However, his primary contributions likely will remain on special teams.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets activated off COVID-19 list The Lions activated Elliott off of their reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Elliott has cleared the league's health and safety protocols, and will be eligible to return to the team. The safety will return to his strong safety reserve role behind Will Harris.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to COVID list Elliott (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Elliott was promoted off the practice squad in early November but is now in the health and safety protocols. He's appeared in seven games this season and has 11 total tackles.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos honor Demaryius Thomas with 38-10 rout of the Lions

The Denver Broncos honored the late Demaryius Thomas with a 38-10 win over Detroit and tributes including a video montage and a moment of silence

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Elliott on My Cause My Cleats Safety Jalen Elliott talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions promote safety Elliott to main roster, add two to practice squad Jalen Elliott signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame a year ago.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Detroit Lions activate TE Brock Wright, S Jalen Elliott from practice squad for Rams game Jared Goff's starting job secure for now as Lions continue their evaluations

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Rejoins practice squad Elliott (undisclosed) was restored to the Lions' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Impact The 22-year-old was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list last week, but he's cleared the league's virus-related protocols. Elliott joined the Lions as a UDFA out of Notre Dame in the spring and is still looking to make his NFL debut.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list Elliott was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact The 22-year-old rookie out of Notre Dame has yet to make his NFL debut, though this prevents him from a potential promotion to the active roster heading into Detroit's Week 9 matchup against the Vikings. Elliott's stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list lasted two weeks when he was on the list in August.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Lions put Jalen Elliott on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Detroit Lions have put safety Jalen Elliott on the reserve/COVID-19 list

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated Friday Elliott was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It remains unclear whether Elliott actually tested positive for COVID-19 or if he was simply exposed, but he has finally been cleared to return to the field after nearly two weeks sidelined. He is looking to earn a spot on the team's final roster providing depth at strong safety.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to reserve/COVID-19 list Elliott was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Elliott, along with a number of other Lions players, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. It means either the player himself tested positive or was near someone who did. The distinction between the two will determine when they are allowed to rejoin the team, but that information for now will remain with the Lions.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE