KADEN ELLISS #55 - LINEBACKER - ATLANTA FALCONS
150  TCKL  •
1  INT  •
5  SCK 
#55 - LINEBACKER - ATLANTA FALCONS
150 TCKL
1 INT
5 SCK
NFL > ATLANTA FALCONS >

KADEN ELLISS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense's poor finish

The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense
1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

2024 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB Penix gives Falcons reason for hope as defense faces possible offseason changes after 8-9 finish

Back-to-back overtime losses to Washington and Carolina left rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons with a losing record and out of the playoffs
6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina Panthers
JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bijan Robinson & Kaden Elliss speak on the SNF matchup vs Commanders | Press Conference
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Impresses again in Week 17 Elliss recorded nine total tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders.
Impact Elliss has now recorded nine or more stops in 10 of his 16 appearances this season, finishing second on the Falcons' in total tackles during Sunday's overtime loss, trailing only Jessie Bates' 12-stop effort. The Idaho product has had the most productive season of his career in 2024, accumulating 140 total tackles (eighth-most in the NFL), including 5.0 sacks, three passes defended and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain one of the Falcons' defensive leaders and top tacklers in the Week 18 matchup against the Panthers.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kaden Elliss swipes INT on Daniels' throw over middle Kaden Elliss swipes INT on Jayden Daniels' throw over the middle.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Daniels and the Commanders host Penix and the Falcons in prime time with playoff chances at stake

Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons visit Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in a prime-time game with significant playoff implications
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paces Atlanta in tackles Elliss recorded seven total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Giants.
Impact Elliss was one of three Falcons to get after Drew Lock in Sunday's blowout win, bringing his season total to 5.0. The 29-year-old linebacker from Idaho has appeared in all 15 of the Falcons' games this season, recording a team-leading 131 total tackles, two passes defended and one forced fumble. Expect Elliss to remain a significant portion of the Falcons' defense as the season progresses.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Paces Atlanta in tackles Elliss recorded seven total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Giants.
Impact Elliss was one of three Falcons to get after Drew Lock in Sunday's blowout win, bringing his season sack total to 5.0. The 29-year-old linebacker from Idaho has appeared in all 15 of the Falcons' games this season, recording a team-leading 131 total tackles, two passes defended and one forced fumble. Expect Elliss to remain a significant portion of the Falcons' defense as the season winds down.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons LB Kaden Elliss is NFL's hottest pass rusher Falcons LB Kaden Elliss holds NFL’s longest active sack streak at 4 games
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Exit Cousins, Enter Penix: Falcons make stunning QB switch with 3 games left in the season

The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in their push for the playoffs
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

The Atlanta Falcons have made a change at quarterback for a key game against the woeful New York Giants
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons will turn to Michael Penix Jr. following another shaky performance from Kirk Cousins in a win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
Leads Atlanta in tackling again Elliss finished Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders with 11 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Impact Elliss has registered at least 10 tackles in seven of the Falcons' last eight games and is on a three-game sack streak. His effort over that span has Elliss at 124 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, surpassing his career-best output from the 2023 campaign (122 combined tackles over 17 regular-season games). The 2019 seventh-round pick will look to add to that total Sunday against the struggling Giants.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Atlanta in tackling again Elliss finished Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders with 11 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Impact Elliss has registered at least 10 tackles in seven of the Falcons' last eight games and is on a three-game sack streak. His effort over that span has Elliss at 124 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, surpassing his career-best output from the 2023 campaign (122 combined tackles over 17 regular-season games). The 2019 seventh-round pick will look to add to that total Sunday against the struggling Giants.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Breaking down how Grady Jarrett, Kaden Elliss & the defensive front have been dominating O-lines D.J. Shockley is back in Ticketmaster Studios breaking down the red hot Falcons' defensive front. Over the last 3 weeks the Falcons defense...
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Kaden Elliss blows up Raiders' trick play with strong sack Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss blows up the Las Vegas Raiders' trick play with a strong sack.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Kaden Elliss blows up Raiders' trick play with strong sack
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Leading tackler in loss Elliss logged 10 tackles (seven total), with 1.0 sacks, during Atlanta's 42-21 loss versus the Vikings on Sunday.
Impact Elliss had another productive outing despite the loss as he racked up double-digit tackles for the seventh time this season in addition to recording his third sack. The 29-year-old is now just nine tackles shy of his career high 122 set back during last season.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kaden Elliss drags down Sam Darnold for Falcons fourth sack of game Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold for a 8-yard loss.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Secures sack in loss Elliss recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Elliss was able to get to quarterback Justin Herbert for his first sack since Week 9 in the loss. The linebacker did see his streak of five straight games with double-digit tackles come to an end though. Elliss has now produced 103 total tackles (60 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while registering two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 12 games in 2024.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Grady Jarrett, Kaden Elliss dump Justin Herbert for 9-yard sack in first quarter Atlanta Falcons' defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and linebacker Kaden Elliss combine to crush Los Angeles Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbe...
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Records 10 stops against Denver Elliss finished with 10 tackles (eight solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.
Impact The inside linebacker also played on all 60 defensive snaps. Elliss has played on every defensive snap in nine of 11 games this season. The sixth-year pro has 98 tackles (57 solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in 2024.
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons head into bye week on 2-game losing streak and reeling from worst defeat since 2021

The Atlanta Falcons are still in first place
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top Leagues
NFL NFLCollege Football College FootballNBA NBAMLB MLBCollege Basketball College BasketballUFL Image UFL
Top Shows
The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd with Colin CowherdFirst Things First First Things FirstSpeak logo SpeakBreakfast Ball logo Breakfast BallThe Facility logo The Facility
Affiliated Apps
FOX Sports FOX Sports
Quick Links
Soccer Leagues and Tournaments Image Soccer Leagues and TournamentsNFL Power Rankings Image NFL Power RankingsNFL Scores NFL ScoresSuper Bowl 2025 image Super Bowl 20252025 NFL Playoff Bracket Image 2025 NFL Playoff Bracket
FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2025 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Updated Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | Advertising Choices | Your Privacy Choices | Closed Captioning
HelpPressAdvertise with UsJobsFOX CincyRSSSitemap
FS1FOXFOX NewsFox CorporationFOX Sports SupportsFOX Deportes